Accounting Director

Job Title:
Accounting Director
Job Requisition ID:

Number of Openings:
1
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$80,000 - $85,000

Job 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.

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: $80,000-$85,000.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in accounting, public administration or a closely related field *and* Three (3) years full-time work experience.