Chief Accountant

Chief Accountant

Directs the accounting operation with full management responsibility, including the development of staff and establishment of goals and objectives for an institutional accounting program. Maintains a successful working relationship with other employees, administrators, and the public and deals tactfully with controversial problems. Provides administrative direction in the development and/or utilization of automated information systems within the accounting process which supplies needed data to be used in making administrative decisions. Provides administrative direction in the preparation of annual reports and financial statements for the university administration, state and federal agencies reflecting the status of the entire institution. Manages the development, adaptation, and revision of accounting system to meet the needs of the university. Performs work related to the lower level in this series. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accountancy (or equivalent course work)
• Three (3) years (36 months) of accounting experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity
• Three (3) years (36 months) of additional years of experience in professional level accounting work consistent with the next lower level of this series

Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree in accountancy or registration as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Problem-solving
• In-depth accounting knowledge
• Independent decision making
• Communication skills
• Customer service orientation
• Organization and time management
• Conflict solving
• Computer knowledge
• Supervisory skills
• Written composition
• Math skills
• Clerical knowledge

Additional Applicant Information

Physical Requirement/ Demands: Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Work Environment: General office work environment. No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References

Optional Documents: