Job Vacancy Announcement: Director of Accounting

Job Vacancy Announcement: Director of Accounting
Location: Headquarters, Atlanta – Finance Division  

Job Code: FIM012

Pay Grade – O

Salary Range- $59,134- $103,484

 

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD).

 

DPS is seeking qualified applicants to fill the Director of Accounting position to oversee the accounting, revenue and payroll units of DPS and its administratively attached agencies. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

 

This position is perfect for candidates who seek a challenging opportunity without sacrificing work/life balance, and includes an excellent benefits package and the potential for a flexible work schedule.

 

Critical Responsibilities include:

 

  1. Manages human resources in all accounting sections: AP, Payroll, Revenue, GL, Grants.  Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines employees.
  2. Directs the balancing and analysis of all modules of PeopleSoft/TeamWorks to the trial balance monthly.  Verifies all required reports are run each month and saved to the reports server.
  3. Maintains security for agency user to accounting and HR systems (TeamWorks) and agency bank accounts.
  4. Provides professional guidance and assistance in the solution of complex accounting and financial problems.
  5. Works with the Budget Office and Comptroller to assure year-end close is completed timely and agency funds are not overspent
  6. Serves as contact for the Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) or other auditors and coordinates the retrieval of documents requested.
  7. Coordinates the preparation of all necessary year-end forms for DOAA and the State Accounting Office to document the proper closing of the Department’s Financial statements.

 

Required Personal Characteristics:

  1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  2. Ability to function in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple projects to meet established deadlines.
  3. Ability to effectively interact and provide support and guidance to agency leaders
  4. High integrity and honesty.
  5. Strong commitment to providing superior customer service to both internal and external customers.
  6. Positive attitude and high levels of personal commitment

 

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of professional level experience in accounting and/or a closely related fiscal activity, Three years of which in a management/supervisory role OR One year of experience required at the lower level Mgr 2, Account/Financial Svcs (FIM011) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Eight (8) years of professional level experience in accounting
  2. Five (5) years of experience using State of Georgia Teamworks/PeopleSoft
  3. State of Georgia Financial statement preparation and general ledger analysis (CAFR)

 

Application deadline: Friday, August 20, 2021

Instructions to apply for this position:

  1. Click on   https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/director-of-accounting-6803
  2. Accept the Privacy Agreement
  3. Log-in to the system

First time logging in? :

Your username is your TeamWorks (PeopleSoft) Employee ID.

The initial password will be the last four digits of your Social Security, followed by the first four letters of your last name, in upper case (ALL CAPS). You will then be asked to change your password.

  1. Once you access your account, you will then see the job announcement. Click on “Apply now” and follow the steps needed to create your profile and upload your résumé.
  2. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Human Resources at 404-624-7553 or email [email protected].

 

This is an unclassified position unless filled by a classified employee. Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted.

 

 

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employees and applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, natural origin, age, disability or genetic information.