Assistant Director of Accounting (Internal Applicants Only)

Fort Valley State University • Fort Valley, GA

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Accounting performs advanced professional accounting functions supporting the financial operations of Fort Valley State University. The role helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and compliance with University System of Georgia and Board of Regents policies, GAAP, GASB standards, and applicable federal and state regulations. The position assists with financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, year-end closing, and fiscal management initiatives, and provides guidance and support to departmental personnel.

The Director of Accounting assigns work in terms of departmental goals and objectives. Work is reviewed through reports, reconciliations, financial analyses, conferences, and observation of results. The position requires judgment and independent application of accounting guidelines. It may provide lead work, training, and technical guidance to accounting staff, administrative personnel, and student workers, and serves as a backup to the Director of Accounting Services. The role is typically performed in an office environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and automated financial systems.
• Knowledge of governmental and higher education accounting principles, GAAP, GASB pronouncements, Board of Regents Business Procedures Manual and University System of Georgia requirements, financial reporting and reconciliation processes, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
• Skill in analyzing financial data and preparing reports, identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies, decision-making and problem-solving, oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education accounting.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials and University System of Georgia financial systems.
• Experience with governmental fund accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Knowledge of GASB reporting standards and state government accounting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank, general ledger, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper account coding.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, and fund balances and identify discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and fiscal year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses for management and external agencies.
• Coordinate and prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
• Ensure compliance with Board of Regents policies, GASB standards, and applicable accounting regulations.
• Assist with preparing annual financial statements and related disclosures.
• Monitor restricted, unrestricted, grant, auxiliary, and other university funds.
• Provide training and guidance to departmental staff regarding accounting procedures and policies.
• Assist with implementation and testing of financial system upgrades and process improvements.
• Attend university and departmental meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide lead work, training, and technical guidance to accounting staff, administrative personnel, and student workers as assigned.
• Serve as a backup to the Director of Accounting Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior