Job Description

Savannah Technical College is seeking an Executive Director of Accounting. The Executive Director of Accounting is responsible for the overall planning, directing, and comprehensive management of the College’s accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, assets, travel and student account system (Banner).

 Supervisory

• Trains, assigns, and directs the work of assigned personnel; provides guidance to less experienced accountants.


• Supervises subordinate personnel in areas involving financial and accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, assets, travel, and Banner accounting.


• Defines and discusses performance goals and follows-up with written evaluations providing relevant feedback to encourage improvement and progress toward College and individual employee goals.


• Informs and trains staff on accounting methods and procedures.

Financial Reporting

• Facilitates general accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, account reconciliation, purchasing, asset management, and cash management


• Reviews and analyzes financial records for accuracy


• Compiles and submits various reports internally and externally


• Maintains proper control and reviews account balances for accuracy


• Addresses complex financial issues


• Understands and applies state and federal regulations


• Facilitates the complex task of recording Banner Student Account Information


• Supervises balancing of financial records at month-end


• Assists with year-end closing procedures including financial statement preparation


• Assists with budget development


• Other duties as assigned

 Knowledge Required

• Detailed knowledge of governmental accounting and financial auditing principles


• Ability to develop and prepare detailed statistical and/or technical reports


• Ability to compile, research and analyze technical and financial data


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to use critical thinking to effectively solve problems


• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority


• Skill in decision-making and problem solving


• Skill in oral and written communications

  Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, public administration or a closely related field *and* Three (3) years of full-time work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in governmental accounting and GAAP


• Master's degree in accounting or closely related field


• CPA and/or CGFM


• Proficiency in the following computer programs/applications: PeopleSoft Financials, BANNER Student Database - specifically BANNER Accounts Receivable, Nebraska Bookstore System, Workday, and the Microsoft Office Suite.


• Experience working within the Technical College System of Georgia strongly preferred.


• Previous supervisory experience

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. The employee frequently bends, lifts and carries lightweight objects up to 25 pounds. The ability to speak clearly is required. Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Bachelors degree in accounting, public administration or a closely related field *and* Three (3) years full-time work experience.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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