Director of Accounting Services

Job Title : Director of Accounting Services

Location : MGA - Macon

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 285034

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is located on the Macon campus and reports to the Executive Director of Finance and is responsible for assisting all facets in the university's accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Assists with the University's Financial Reporting -

Assists in preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR).

Assists in overseeing year-end closing processes.

Assists in reporting financial data to the Board of Regents.

Prepares and reviews journal entries (as requested and month-end).

Serves as the secondary contact with external auditors.

Prepares and Maintains Reconciliations of Banking and Financial Account Records -

Prepares monthly operating and money market bank reconciliations.

Prepares TIGA salary and travel reconciliation.

Prepares reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts.

Prepares and reviews journal entries (as requested and month-end).

Coordinates and Supervises Work Staff -

Prepares and reviews journal entries.

Prepares wire transfers.

Answers telephone calls and emails; determines nature of requests and responds accordingly.

Attends meetings.

Administers Security for Financial and Banking Applications -

Administers security for the University's instance of GeorgiaFIRST Financials.

Administers security for the University's instance of OneUSG HCM.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.

Required Experience

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division / department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division / department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Pursuit of CPA license is encouraged.

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal financial reporting requirements.

Knowledge of Board of Regents business policies.

Knowledge of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA).

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.

Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.

Skill in organization and project management.

Skill in decision making and problem solving.

Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent : CORE VALUES : Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include :

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.