Accounting Manager
🔍 Georgia - Dekalb - Clarkston
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
