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Assistant Director of Accounting

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The Georgia Department of Education is searching for an Assistant Director of Accounting. Under limited supervision, the primary responsibilities include managing the daily Finance and Business Operations Accounting processes and assisting with the migration from PeopleSoft to Workday Software. Duties include but are not limited to,

+ Assist the Director of Accounting with division management and planning

+ Manage, develop, and maintain a comprehensive financial reporting program which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory accounting requirements, federal reporting requirements, and agency fiscal policies and procedures

+ Develop a system to retain and track all records in accordance with federal guidelines

+ Recommend and implement accounting policies and procedures in accordance with statutory and professionally accepted standards;

+ Effectively communicate with GaDOE administrators

+ Maintain knowledge of federal regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements, as well as current trends and developments in the field and incorporate pertinent new knowledge in the performance of other responsibilities

+ Maintain a positive working relationship with local, state, and federal agencies; and

+ Assist the Director of Accounting with special projects and other duties as assigned

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

+ Master of Business Administration, CPA, or Governmental Accounting Certification

+ Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or Workday software

+ Strong knowledge of Accounting functions (including but not limited to general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries)

+ Strong knowledge of SAO Business Processes, Accounting Policies, and State Chart of Accounts

+ Experience with the financial and single audit process

+ Experience with Budgetary Compliance Report (BCR) and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

+ Working knowledge of governmental accounting standards

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, V-lookup, etc.)

+ Effective communication skills

**This position is open to current Georgia Department of Educ ation Accounting Department employees only.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.

Bachelor's degree in accounting and five (5) years of professional accounting job-related experience, which includes three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Sr Mgr, Accounting (FIM012) or equivalent position.

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+ Requisition ID: FIN04YM

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: Comm. with Experience

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: May 31, 2025