Senior Accountant

Position type:

Finance/finance/accounting

Date posted:

11/12/2025

Location:

Central office

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Position announcement

November 12, 2025

Position: senior accountant

Location:

central office

Job summary:

The dougherty county school system is seeking a senior accountant to join our roster of experienced, motivated, and effective professionals. The senior accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for the district, overseeing special purpose local option sales tax (splost) accounts, reconciling bank and student activity accounts, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This position also provides guidance and training to school staff, assists with year-end closeout, and collaborates with external auditors.

Minimum qualifications:

* bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field;
* ?minimum of two (2) years of experience in governmental fund accounting and cash reconciliation;

* proficiency in microsoft excel, power point, and word;

* such alternatives to the above qualifications as the superintendent and the board may find appropriate.

Skills and abilities:

* advanced knowledge of general ledger and fund accounting principles;

* ability to interpret accounting data, analyze reports, and recommend actions;

* strong attention to detail and organizational skills;

* excellent written and verbal communication skills;

* ability to train and provide guidance to staff on financial procedures;

* strong problem-solving, analytical, and judgment skills;

* ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities;

* demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a service-oriented mindset.

Performance responsibilities:

General accounting & ledger management

* prepare, input, and maintain the school system's general ledger in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines;prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation;
* ?reconcile general ledger balance sheet accounts monthly;

* monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (gaap) and district regulations;

* prepare accounting reports and analyses, including cost reports, forecasts, and financial projections;

* interpret accounting data and recommend appropriate actions;

Cash & bank reconciliation

* perform monthly reconciliations of district bank accounts and student activity accounts;
* ?ensure cash process policies are effective and prevent significant errors;

* provide guidance and training to school staff on school activity accounts;

* conduct audits of school activity accounts as needed.

Special purpose local option sales tax (splost) management

* provide account number assistance for splost expenditures;

* oversee splost accounts and prepare monthly revenue and expenditure reports with cash flow projections;

* prepare and maintain contract analysis reports for splost contractors and architects.

Capital assets & leases

* record and oversee capital leases and right-to-use assets;
* ?maintain the district's capital asset listing and calculate depreciation at year-end.

Reporting & compliance

* ensure timely preparation and submission of state and federal fiscal reports;
* ?review financial reports for errors or inconsistencies; investigate and correct discrepancies;

* collaborate with external auditors and provide requested information;

* prepare the annual unclaimed property report;

* assist with year-end financial statements and closeout processes;

* performs other such duties needed or assigned by the supervisor.

Physical requirements:

* ability to sit or stand for extended periods;

* ability to use a computer and other standard office equipment;
* ?occasional lifting of files and office supplies (up to 25 lbs).

Reports to:

accounting coordinator

Salary range: twelve (12) months. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the dcss compensation guide.

Final date to receive applications: applications will be reviewed upon submission. To ensure consideration, please submit all required application materials by november 19, 2025.

Interested applicants should apply online.

The dougherty county school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.

The system reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

Dougherty county school system uses frontline education to manage employment applications online.

About us:

The dougherty county school system is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in southwest georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 22 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the commodore conyers college & career academy. All schools are accredited by cognia.

The dcss offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

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