Finance Director, College Accounting & Budgets

Wayne State University; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Director of Accounting to oversee the Business Affairs Office, including Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Payroll, and Capital Assets.

This grant-funded role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, five years of accounting experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; Ellucian Banner experience is preferred. The position offers a flexible schedule and opportunities to coordinate college-wide financial operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office is required.
• Ability to operate in a fast paced environment and multi-task.
• Flexible schedule including day, evening, and weekend hours.
• Organize, coordinate, supervise, lead, and evaluate in a complex, multi-campus unit.

Responsibilities

• Manages accounting and finance areas in the Business Affairs Office, including AP, GL, payroll, and capital assets.
• Serves as point of contact for Business Office operations.
• Assist Executive Director with cash flow projections and banking services.
• Prepare reports for state agencies and annual financial statements.
• Assist with bond accounting and disclosure reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Master’s Degree Preferred

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Director of Accounting to oversee the Business Affairs Office, including Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Payroll, and Capital Assets.

This grant-funded role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, five years of accounting experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; Ellucian Banner experience is preferred. The position offers a flexible schedule and opportunities to coordinate college-wide financial operations.