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- Thorough knowledge of theory and principles of accounting.
- Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting, cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
- Ability to accurately analyze and interpret budgets and other financial data.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment in decision making.
- Ability to coordinate and supervise the activities of other employees.
- Computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications, particularly Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access).
- Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
- Must be detail oriented and possess the initiative to plan, organize and complete work with a minimum of supervision.
- Enumeration, computation, and itemization skills.
Director of accounting - Douglasville, United States - Douglas County School System
Description
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
P. O. BOX 1077, Douglasville, GA 30133
Mr. Trent North, Superintendent
VACANCY NOTICE
POSTING DATE:
April 8, 2024
CLOSING DATE:
April 19, 2024 or until filled
POSITION TITLE:
Director of Accounting
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Coordinates the day-to-day accounting functions for the school system, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, grants, payroll, and school accounting.
REQUIREMENTS:
Educational Level:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience:
Five to ten years of progressive experience in accounting and supervision
Certification//License Required:
None required, CPA desirable.
Proficient Skills:
Physical Activities:
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1) Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2) Supervises and directs the activities of the Senior Accountant, Property Control Manager, Financial Analyst, Grant Accountant, Payroll Accountant, Assistant Accountant, and Accounts Payable Supervisor and Specialists, including appropriate training and oversight to ensure policies and procedures of the Douglas County School System and State Board of Education are followed.
3) Assures duties of direct reports are capably performed in their absence (Senior Accountant, Property Control Manager, Financial Analyst, Grant Accountant, Payroll Accountant, Assistant Accountant and Accounts Payable Supervisor).
4) Assures all finance department positions are adequately cross-trained to ensure continuity of financial functions.5) Responsible for ensuring that funds are requested timely from federal, state and local agencies.
6) Review and approve monthly reports prepared by direct reports.
7) Review and approve garnishment payments and notices.
8) Review and approve payroll tax returns, including preparation of annual W-2s and 1099's.
9) Facilitates audits of the financial records of the school system by assisting external auditors with questions and preparing and providing appropriate schedules and records.
10) Prepares an annual reconciliation of Salary and Travel Report to be submitted to the State Department each year.
11) Reviews monthly budget and financial reports and alerts the Chief Financial Officer and other personnel as appropriate of areas of concern.
12) Prepares financial reports as requested by the CFO.
13) Prepares journal entries as necessary for review by the CFO.
14) Review journal entries as prepared by other personnel for accuracy.
15) Assists with the consolidation and reconciliation of budget and financial reports remitted to the State Department of Education annually.
16) Assists in budget control including review and approval of budget amendments.
17) Works with the Assistant Accountant to update and maintain the school system financial procedures handbook.
18) Evaluate efficiency and internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.
19) Communicates progress, plans, and activities of Financial Services to the CFO.
20) Provide the CFO with daily, weekly, and monthly updates as needed to assist with management decision-making.
21) Approves leave for direct reports.
22) Participates in annual performance evaluations for direct reports.
23) Participates in local, state, and national finance meetings and associations.
24) Stays abreast of current research and trends in Financial Management.
25) Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
REPORTS TO:
Chief Financial Officer
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
External Applicants:
Apply online through Frontline.
Submit a cover letter stating interest in this specific position, a standard resume, and a list of three references with addresses and phone numbers, as soon as possible.
Email your application materials to by March 26, 2024.Current Employees:
A letter of interest, resume, and a list of three references with addresses and phone numbers, as soon as possible.
The Douglas County School system does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, age, religion, national origin, or disability in its employment procedure.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$80, $113,407.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
Douglasville, GA 30134:
Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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