Director - Accounting

Georgia Department of Revenue•Lawrenceville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Accounting is a full-time, benefited, FLSA-exempt position in the Administrative Services Division at Gwinnett Technical College. The position collaborates with other division directors to achieve services, goals, and objectives, and serves as a liaison for Business Office operations. It administers, develops, and implements initiatives; supervises employees; and manages the college’s comprehensive student account activities. The Director helps manage and continually develop an accounting program that incorporates GAAP, Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures. The role analyzes financial information, oversees general ledger integrity and compliance, prepares or directs financial reporting, corrects discrepancies, supports internal controls, and monitors compliance with TCSG policies and departmental procedures. It also represents the college in accounting-related interactions with banks, vendors, auditors, and external customers. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on campus at the Lawrenceville campus, with occasional work at the Alpharetta-North Fulton Campus. It reports to the Executive Director, Accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Five years of experience in management or the defined departmental area.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated team leadership skills.
Ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships across departments.
Ability to motivate, train, and develop high-performing staff in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize while meeting deadlines.
Knowledge of GAAP, Governmental Accounting Standards, and statutory regulations.
Skill in operating computers and job-related software.
Interpersonal skills and ability to deal with the public.
Knowledge and skill with PeopleSoft/Workday and BANNER.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Prior experience with the State of Georgia’s implementation of PeopleSoft/Workday.
Prior experience with the Technical College System of Georgia implementation of BANNER.
Prior experience in governmental and/or higher education accounting.
Five or more years of work experience directly related to the position’s duties and responsibilities.
Five or more years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with managing and continually developing a comprehensive accounting program incorporating GAAP, Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures.
Analyze financial statistics and accounting data to identify trends affecting Gwinnett Technical College’s fiscal position.
Supervise subordinate employees, including Procurement and Shipping and Receiving.
Review and analyze general ledger accounts for fiscal integrity and compliance with applicable principles, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Prepare or direct the preparation of financial reports in standard and specialized formats.
Identify discrepancies in financial records and take corrective action to resolve variances.
Represent the college’s financial interests in accounting-related interactions with banks, vendors, auditors, and external customers.
Apply accounting principles to analyze accounting and fiscal situations and maintain integrity of fiscal operations.
Submit requested financial reports in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain effective internal controls that preserve the integrity of accounting and business operations.
Monitor personnel activities for compliance with TCSG policy and department procedures.
Develop or assist in developing policies and procedures and recommend changes to meet accounting and Business Office goals and requirements.
Maintain knowledge of the assigned functional area and update management on services, operations, and projects.
Evaluate employees at scheduled intervals using relevant information.
Evaluate services regularly and make adjustments as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of field trends and developments through professional development, training, workshops, seminars, conferences, and professional literature.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the college’s needs, philosophy, and purpose.