Strategic Accounting Director — In-Person Leadership

Georgia Piedmont Technical College; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid state holidays

Annual and sick leave

Pension and medical benefits

Flexible Benefits Program

Job summary

Georgia Piedmont Technical College seeks an Accounting Director to lead the comprehensive accounting program, ensuring GAAP, GASB, statutory compliance and integrated policies across the department.

The role will supervise staff, analyze financial data, prepare reports and coordinate with banks, vendors and auditors to maintain fiscal integrity. This is a full-time, in-person role located in Clarkston, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration or a closely related field and three (3) years full-time work experience.
• Master’s degree in accounting and five (5) years work-related experience preferred.
• Salary range: $80,000-$85,000; actual salary determined by education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages and develops a comprehensive accounting program in line with GAAP, GASB, statutory requirements and departmental policies.
• Analyzes financial statistics and data to identify trends impacting the college’s fiscal position.
• Supervises subordinate employees involved in financial and accounting operations.
• Reviews and analyzes general ledger accounts for fiscal integrity and compliance with standards and procedures.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of financial reports in standard and specialized formats.
• Identifies discrepancies in financial records and takes corrective action.
• Represents the college in accounting-related interactions with banks, vendors, auditors, and external customers.
• Applies accounting principles to ensure integrity of fiscal operations and timely reporting.
• Develops and maintains internal control structures and monitors staff compliance with policy manuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting software

Communication skills

Interpersonal relations

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software systems

Job description

Georgia Piedmont Technical College seeks an Accounting Director to lead the comprehensive accounting program, ensuring GAAP, GASB, statutory compliance and integrated policies across the department.

The role will supervise staff, analyze financial data, prepare reports and coordinate with banks, vendors and auditors to maintain fiscal integrity. This is a full-time, in-person role located in Clarkston, GA.