Assistant Director of Accounting

Accounting Position at Dalton State College

This position performs accounting duties in support of a variety of department functions. A complete application must include:
Cover letter, Resume, A list of three professional references. Review of applications will begin on August 27, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. The minimum annual salary is $49,700, based on education and experience. Benefits include:
Healthcare options, Retirement option:
Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), Tuition assistance, $100 annually in well-being rewards, 13 paid holidays, Paid vacation and sick leave, Paid parental leave, Winter break (December Holidays), USG Benefits.

Responsibilities include supervision functions, managing the college's bank account, activities in support of annual reporting, maintenance of unclaimed property, general accounting functions, asset management and GASB compliance, and a variety of related duties.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration and/or a combination of education and equivalent work experience, and more than one year of related experience. Preferred qualifications include more than two years of related experience, experience in higher education, and experience in business and/or accounting.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of computers and job-related software programs, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), University System of Georgia policies and procedures, state, system, and college travel policies, asset management principles, college policies and procedures, accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls; skills in decision making and problem solving, interpersonal relations, and managing and leading professional staff; and abilities to work independently and as a part of a team, and to manage time to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

The University System of Georgia's core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and a satisfactory credit check. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College. No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status.