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Accounting Director Georgia Piedmont Technical College - 3.5 Clarkston, GA Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $85,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Program management Program development Master's degree Bachelor's degree GAAP Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The Accounting Director is responsible for the administration, development and implementation of initiatives, supervision of employees, management of the operating budget, and manages the comprehensive accounting and financial activity for a technical college.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages and develops a comprehensive accounting program, which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures; Analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data to identify trends impacting fiscal position of the technical college; Supervises subordinate employees involving financial and accounting operations; Reviews and analyzes general ledger accounts accurately for fiscal integrity as well as compliance with applicable principles, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures; Prepares or directs the preparation of financial reports in both standard and specialized formats; Correctly identifies discrepancies in financial records and takes appropriate corrective action(s) to amend identified variances; Represents the financial interests of the technical college in accounting related interactions with other parties such as banks, vendors, auditors, and external customers; Correctly applies principles in analyzing accounting and fiscal situations to ensure integrity of the fiscal operations; Submits financial reports as requested in a timely manner; Develops and maintains effective internal control structures that preserve the integrity of the financial records; Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy manual and department procedures; Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the program; Maintains knowledge of assigned program area and gives updates to management on services, operations, and projects; Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information; Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and makes adjustments as needed; Other duties as assigned. P a g e | 2 Position Announcement cont'd

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of accounting principles to include GAP, Governmental Accounting Standards, and statutory regulations Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs Oral and written communication skills Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public Decision making and problem-solving skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration or a closely related field and three (3) years full-time work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in accounting and five (5) years work-related experience.

NOTE:

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000; actual salary is determined based on education, experience and other qualifications. This is a full-time position with paid state holidays; accrued annual and sick leave; pension and medical benefits; and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

TO APPLY

All applicants must apply through our website at www.gptc.

edu or https:

//careers.georgia.gov All applicants must complete an online application, and upload all pre-employment documents - (resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter). All Official Transcripts are required within 60 days of employment. Employment references listed on application must be previous or present supervision. As set forth in its student catalog, Georgia Piedmont Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will receive an email notification. The following individuals have been designated to coordinate the college's implementation of nondiscrimination policies: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator Pamela Saulsbury, Executive Director-Human Resources 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Suite

A - 157A

Clarkston, GA 30021 (404)297-9522, Ext. 1210 ADA/504 Coordinator John Colson, VP Student Affairs 495 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021 (404) 297-9522, Ext. 1752 Special Populations/Equity Coordinator Rena Glass-Dixon 495 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021 (404) 297-9522, Ext. 1309

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person