Accounting Director jobs in Albany, GA

Albany Technical College seeks a full-time Director of Accounting. The Director of Accounting will report to the Vice President of Administration and is responsible for the administration and implementation of initiatives, supervision of subordinate employees involving financial and accounting operations, management of the operating budget, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset management, surplus property, fleet management, risk management, grant administration, shipping and receiving, the campus bookstore and travel. The Director of Accounting will manage and integrate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures. The position requires the analysis of financial statistics and other accounting data to identify trends impacting fiscal positions of the college. He/she reviews and analyzes general ledger accounts accurately for fiscal integrity as well as compliance with applicable principles, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures. The Director of Accounting 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. He/she represents the financial interests of the technical college in accounting related interactions with other parties such as banks, vendors, auditors, and external customers and correctly applies principles in analyzing accounting and fiscal situations to ensure integrity of the fiscal operations. He/she should be proficient in the use of MS Office, Word and Excel. He/she should be proficient in the use of computer technology, display skills in interpersonal relations, dealing with the public, and display sound decision making and problem solving skills. He/she should display good oral and written communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Albany, GA 31701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a Baccalaureate Degree in accounting, public administration or closely related field AND have three (3) years of full time work experience in accounting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person