Title of Job: Director of Accounting
Department: Business Office
Index/Position: Index 262001, Position 609060
Job Type: This is a full-time, twelve-month, administrative position.
Post Date: September 2, 2009
Screening Date: September 16, 2009; open until filled.
TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of hire.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration with major in accounting.  Five years advanced work experience including at least two years supervisory experience required.  Experience with financial software and financial statement preparation.

Preferred:CPA certification and higher education experience.  Experience with Banner Finance Software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Director of Accounting is responsible for controlling operations of the finance system.  The position is responsible for the fiscal year closing and financial statement preparation.  Responsibilities also include directing and planning of the Accounts Payable’s processing of expenditures and tax reporting.  The Director of Accounting is directly responsible for the daily activities of General Accounting and Data Entry as it relates to all journal entries, budget revisions, and disbursing of checks.  Assists with preparation and maintenance of University budgets, performs supervisory duties, and evaluations.  Reviews, prepares, and approves various reports and schedules and performs other related duties for the University as assigned.  This may include providing support for and/or serving on University committees as appointed by the President.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary commensurate with experience (Administrative Pay Grade 11).  Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the University), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the stated qualifications, resume, copies of transcripts (originals required upon hire) and certifications if applicable, and a completed TTU Administrative application (PDF) to:

Mr. Jeff Young, Search Committee Chair, Tennessee Tech University, Box 5037, Cookeville, TN, 38505.  Email:  jyoung@tntech.edu 931-372-3658.

Unless otherwise indicated, all positions listed are full-time, twelve-month positions.

If you are interested in employment opportunities at Tennessee Technological University, or if an accommodation for a disability is required, contact Human Resource Services, Room 146, Derryberry Hall, Box 5132, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001; Phone (931) 372-3034.

WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WE COMPLY WITH TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1972.
WE COMPLY WITH THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND THE VIETNAM
ERA VETERANS' READJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1974.
WE COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990