Director of Accounting
About The Position
Albany Technical College seeks a full-time Director of Accounting, reporting to the Vice President of Administration. The Director administers and implements initiatives and supervises employees involved in financial and accounting operations. The role manages the operating budget and functions that include accounts payable and receivable, asset and surplus property management, fleet and risk management, grant administration, shipping and receiving, the campus bookstore, and travel. The Director manages and integrates GAAP, governmental accounting standards, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures. The position analyzes financial statistics and accounting data to identify trends affecting the college’s fiscal position and reviews general ledger accounts for fiscal integrity and compliance. It also prepares or directs preparation of financial reports, identifies discrepancies in financial records, and takes corrective action. The Director represents the college’s financial interests in accounting-related dealings with banks, vendors, auditors, and external customers, applying accounting principles to support the integrity of fiscal operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration, or a closely related field.
- At least three years of full-time work experience.
- Proficiency with MS Office, Word, and Excel.
- Proficiency with computer technology.
- Interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with the public.
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Five years of experience within the last seven years in governmental accounting and/or auditing, with increasing responsibility in financial analysis and financial statement preparation.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with PeopleSoft and MS Excel, including pivot tables.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads.
- Experience managing an accounting team.
Responsibilities
- Administer and implement initiatives related to financial and accounting operations.
- Supervise subordinate employees involved in financial and accounting operations.
- Manage the operating budget and areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset management, surplus property, fleet management, risk management, grant administration, shipping and receiving, the campus bookstore, and travel.
- Manage and integrate GAAP, governmental accounting standards, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures.
- Analyze financial statistics and accounting data to identify trends affecting the college’s fiscal position.
- 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 appropriate corrective action.
- 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 ensure the integrity of fiscal operations.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
