Assistant Director of Accounting

Georgia Department of Revenue • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Georgia Department of Education is hiring an Assistant Director of Accounting to manage daily Finance and Business Operations accounting processes, including Cash, Revenue, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. Under limited supervision, the position assists the Director of Accounting with division management, financial reporting, accounting policies and procedures, and compliance with GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and federal requirements. The role also works closely with agency leadership and local, state, and federal partners, and assists with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and five years of professional accounting job-related experience, including three years in a managerial or supervisory role; or one year of experience at the lower-level Sr Mgr, Accounting (FIM012) or an equivalent position.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Governmental Accounting Certification.
• Strong knowledge of Workday software.
• Strong knowledge of accounting functions, including general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries.
• Strong knowledge of SAO business processes, accounting policies, and the State Chart of Accounts.
• Experience with the financial and single audit process.
• Experience with the Budgetary Compliance Report (BCR) and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Working knowledge of governmental accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Finance and Business Operations accounting processes, including Cash, Revenue, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
• Assist the Director of Accounting with division management, financial reporting, accounting policies and procedures, and compliance with GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and federal requirements.
• Work closely with agency leadership and local, state, and federal partners.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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