SOUTH GEORGIA COLLEGE

Job Description

Working Title:          Director of Business Services

Job Classification:    Administrative

FLSA Exemption:     Administrative

Department:             Business Affairs

Purpose:

This is an administrative position that is responsible for the following functions: accounting, accounts payable, cash receipting and disbursing, purchasing, bookstore, snack bar and post office operations.

Nature of Work:

Essential Functions

·         Plans, organizes, reviews and supervises procurement, accounts payable, and cashiering operations.                                    

·        Prepares and/or supervises regular and special financial and statistical statements and reports.

·        Analyzes and reviews various organizational procedures and problems and makes recommendations for improvements.

·        Maintains contracts and requests reimbursements.

·        Maintains balances and submits invoices to various agencies including GSFIC for MRR and bond fund projects.

·        Reconciles financial aid payments between general ledger and financial aid office.

·        Supervises meal card system and acts as liaison between the College, students, and offsite vendors.  

·        Responsible for Business Office Banner functions including closing, posting, and reconciling all Banner sessions with financial system. 

·        Handles complaints for the Business Office.

·        Responsible for maintaining fees in Banner.

·        Reports to work as scheduled by immediate supervisor.

Exceptional Functions

• Prepares and supports numerous and various reports of the financial status of the college

• Works with the Department of Audits for an annual auditing of the college

Required/Desired Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

·        Thorough knowledge of computer systems.                                                                                     

·        Excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal relations skills.             

·        Considerable knowledge of the policies, rules, and regulations of the institution relative to the position.

·        Considerable knowledge of modern office practice, procedures, and equipment.

·        Considerable knowledge of budgetary processes.          

·        Ability to keep complex records and to assemble and organize data, and to prepare reports from such records. 

Required/Desired Education, Experience and Necessary Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; three-five years experience in accounting, preferably with an educational institute with supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Supervision:

The Director of Business Services reports to the Vice President of Business Affairs