Director of Accounting

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The General Accounting Department is responsible for the installation and administrative direction of all general accounting records and procedures, the preparation and interpretation of all external financial reports, and the preparation and interpretation of all internal financial reports concerning the university as a whole. This responsibility does not preclude departmental or budgetary units from preparing internal accounting reports. This department is also responsible for the preparation of the indirect cost rate proposal applicable to contracts, grants, and agreements and for assisting in any required rate negotiation.

8 am - 5 pm
Monday-Friday

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The Director of Accounting is responsible for overall leadership and operation of the Accounting Department in accordance with USG and UGA policies and procedures and assessing the department's accomplishments each year. This position directs departmental efforts to improve processes by analyzing existing systems and procedures, identifying more efficient and effective solutions, and leading Accounting's involvement in implementation. Areas of responsibility include the University's chart of accounts structure, financial reporting under Georgia state budget (fund) basis and GASB basis, continuous audit reporting, sales tax reporting, tax exempt bond compliance, unrelated business income tax reporting, and bank account reconciliations and training on Accounting related topics, Handles personnel issues of the Accounting staff such as interviewing, hiring, training, coordinating, assigning and reviewing work, conducting annual performance evaluations, salary increases, etc.

In-depth knowledge and experience with generally acceptable accounting principles and Governmental Accounting Standards.
- Knowledge of federal and other sponsor regulations and guidelines governing grants and contract administration.
- Knowledge of financial systems and the ability to extract and analyze financial data.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Work with the Controller to carry out the accounting functions and reporting responsibilities for the university.

Lead and oversee the university's Accounting department with respect to the administrative direction of university-wide accounting records and procedures and the preparation and interpretation of internal and external financial reports.

Administer and interpret applicable federal and/or state laws, Board of Regents policy, and applicable accounting standards (Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Financial Accounting Standards Board) with respect to university accounting procedures and financial report preparation.

Lead and oversee the university's annual fiscal year-end close and the preparation of annual financial reports in accordance with deadlines established by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

Work with and respond to various internal & external auditors' questions, reviews, and problems. Review and monitor internal controls.

Assist the Controller with resolving accounting and tax issues, perform data analyses, interpretations, and reporting.