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Form of workDirector of Accounting Services
State Title:Accounting/Fiscal Manager I
State Class Code:AD28
State Pay Band:07
Annual Salary/Hiring Range:$73,610 to $86,600; actual salary depends on qualifications.
Job Purpose:Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Fiscal Services/Controller, the Director of Accounting Services safeguards institutional resources; oversees critical Accounting Services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, cash management, and general and fixed-asset accounting; develops and administers financial plans, policies, procedures, guidelines and business processes in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, federal and state regulations, and Winthrop policies; leads, motivates, trains and supports department staff; and develops strong, collaborative working relationships with internal and external constituencies as a service-oriented professional.
Job Summary:- Ensures accurate and timely processing in the areas of general and fix-asset accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management.
- Develops, implements and directs the strategic plan of operations for the functional areas listed.
- Works with Information Technology to ensure that applicable modules of the ERP are updated, tested and functioning as intended.
- Maintains and evaluates internal controls and key processes and develops, reviews and revises policies and procedures as needed.
- Implements training and communication programs to inform the campus community and facilitate compliance.
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with university customers, internal staff and other stakeholders.
- Leads, motivates, trains, supports and evaluates the work of team members.
- Assists the Associate Vice President for Fiscal Services/Controller in coordinating and preparing the university’s annual financial reports and year-end close.
- Assists with and/or prepares other internal and external reports, including payroll reporting, employee and vendor tax reporting, and the institutional IPEDS reports.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or public administration.
- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- At least three (3) years of supervisory experience in accounting or related field.
- Masters degree.
- CPA/CMA.
- Higher education and GASB experience.
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, government accounting standards, and industry best practices.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Dedication to assessment and continuous process improvement.
- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative data reporting and analysis using spreadsheet and database applications.
- Exceptional interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects and tasks.
- High proficiency with accounting-related software applications.
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant certification preferred.
Type of Position:Classified
Position Status:Full-Time
FLSA Status:Exempt
Hours Per Week:37.5
Months per Year:12
Telecommuting:Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.
Posting Number:2024 098S
Open Date:05/14/2024
Close Date:06/04/2024
Open Until Filled:No
PLEASE NOTE:* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).
* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.
