Finance Operations Leader, Accounting & Payroll

Socket.dev; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida, seeks an Assistant Director of Accounting Services to support the Director in administering accounting and payroll functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. This role oversees the Payroll/General Accounting Specialist and contributes to audits and process improvements.

The position focuses on accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial operations improvements within a collaborative, mission-driven finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise payroll and general accounting staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Review, approve, and process accounting transactions including GL activity and payroll entries.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and GL analyses; address discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, audits, and financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Payroll accounting

Financial reporting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Jenzabar

Paycor

ERP systems

Job description

Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida, seeks an Assistant Director of Accounting Services to support the Director in administering accounting and payroll functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. This role oversees the Payroll/General Accounting Specialist and contributes to audits and process improvements.

The position focuses on accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial operations improvements within a collaborative, mission-driven finance team.