Director of Financial Accounting

Director of Financial Accounting

Gulf Coast State College is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Accounting; come to work every day on the beautiful St. Andrews Bay!

Gulf Coast State College offers a robust benefits package including participation in Florida State Retirement and the state benefits package. Family health insurance is only $180 per month!

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Other benefits include sick and annual leave accrual, paid spring break and paid time off during the Christmas holidays and employer paid life insurance.

Excellent work/life balance, with a standard work week of 37.5 hours/week!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is primarily responsible for all financial accounting functions of the college including accounts payable, grants, banking and investments, and the correct recording of all accounting transactions in the colleges financial records system. Included are preparation of financial statements and related reports, analysis of financial activities as requested, and coordination of financial and operational audits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· General college wide accounting to include preparation of financial statements and reports, cash management, and accounting for major construction projects.

· Oversees internal and external audits and preparation of audit-related reports.

· Serves as point of contact for college staff in financial matters.

· Assists accounting personnel as needed.

· Assists Human Resources with payrolls, tax reporting, tax documents and employee benefits as needed.

· Assists other management in ensuring compliance with college policies, state education board rules, and Florida Statutes.

· Supervises staff in a diverse group of institutional support areas including accounts payable, grants accounting, and general financial accounting.

OTHER DUTIES:

Assists Dean of Business Affairs, Vice President of Administration and Finance and other college staff as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Masters degree in Accounting or related field from a regionally accredited college or university; or Bachelors degree in Accounting and applicable years of professional experience.

· Supervisory experience required.

· CPA preferred

· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

This position is sensitive and requires a level II background check.

Gulf Coast State College participates in E-Verify.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, ETC

CPA preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle and feel. The employee is regularly required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus as well as ability to determine the color of objects.

Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,957.00 - $85,972.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Panama City, FL 32401 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Panama City, FL 32401: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person