DESCRIPTION:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the supervision of employees of the comprehensive accounting and financial activity for a technical college.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures a comprehensive accounting program, which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures;

• Administers the daily financial and accounting operations including the processing of cash receipts, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, etc.;

• Balances all financial records at month-, quarter-, and year-end;

• Supervising year-end closing procedures;

• Verifies accuracy of and balances all daily financial computer reports and monthly bank statements;

• Represents the financial interests of the technical college in accounting related interactions with other parties such as banks, vendors, auditors, and external customers;

• Correctly applies principles in analyzing accounting and fiscal situations to ensure integrity of the fiscal operations;

• Submits financial reports as requested in a timely manner;

• Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy manual and department procedures;

• Maintains knowledge of assigned program area and gives updates to management on services, operations, and projects;

• Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information;

• Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and makes adjustments as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of accounting principles to include GAP, Governmental Accounting Standards, and statutory regulations

• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs

• Oral and written communication skills

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

• Decision making and problem-solving skills
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration or closely related filed, and two (2) years of experience in accounting.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Five (5) years of experience in accounting with atleast two of those years with experience in a supervisory role.