Director of Accounting

Position Summary

Coordinates and implements the day-to-day operations, planning and management of the Business Affairs Office to include Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cash Receipting, Payroll and Capital Assets Accountability.

Manages the accounting and finance areas of the Business Affairs Office, i.e. Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cashiering/Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Capital Assets Switchboard and Grants and Contracts.

Serves as point of contact for Business Office operations.

Assists the Executive Director with investment analysis and cash flow projections.

Assists in the performance of banking services for the college such as stop payments, transfer between accounts, requests for research, credit card authorizations, etc.

Collects and verifies payroll direct deposit authorization and upload direct deposit file for monthly payroll.

Assists in the reconciliation of financial aid grants and contracts between general ledger and Student Financial Services and performs reconciliation of federal funds between DOE G-5 System and General Ledger.

Monitors the daily receipts of cash and disbursements of expenditures.

Coordinates with the Executive Director of Fiscal Services, the authorization of Grants and Contracts before initiating a General Ledger Budget.

Prepares all special reports required by Post-Secondary, State Department of Education and other state and local agencies, as well as annual financial statements and budgets.

Assists with reconciliations of federal funds between GAPS System and general ledger.

Prepares managerial reports for the Executive Director of Fiscal Services and the President.

Assists and serves as backup for processing Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Student Receivables.

Monitors files for vendor disclosure statements, W-9 form and E-verify documents for compliance.

Reviews 1098-T files and 1099 Miscellaneous reports for submission.

Works with External Auditors.

Assists with monitoring and preparation of the operational budgets for the college.

Assist with the preparation of the college's financial statements.

Assists with bond accounting and continuing disclosure reporting on all debt instruments.

Monitors lease assets and assists with the accounting for all leases.

Coordinates the monitoring and authorization of employee leave.

Assists with the preparation and submission of reports required by the president and other state, regional, and federal regulatory agencies.

Reviews and monitors approval ques for budget access.

Assists with accounting for investment accounts and cash flow projections.

Assists with implementing processes to ensure compliance with State of Alabama Bid Laws.

Monitors and evaluates federal grant expenditures and adherence to project goals and objectives.

Participates in the college-wide planning process and institutional effectiveness of the college.

Assists with accreditation and certification processes.

Assists in the development, publication and enforcement of policies established by the college.

Approves expenditures and monitors monthly budgets.

Performs periodic reviews of internal control functions in Business services and operations.

Assign and monitors cellular telephones for misuse and abuse.

Researches and submits unclaimed property items to the Alabama State Treasury annually.

Maintains collection attempts on students outstanding balances.

Supervises staff, conducts performance evaluations, approves leave, etc.

Serves on college committees.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Fiscal Services.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree Preferred

Five (5) years experience in accounting

Experience in an educational institution preferred

Experience using computerized accounting software, Microsoft Office and programs associated with the work

Experience with Ellucian Banner is preferred

Applicants may apply sonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at  or  application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

• A cover letter
• An Online application
• A current resume
• A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following:
Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must…