Accounting Division Director

Accounting Division Director

Salary

$113,326.00 - $133,156.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Appointed

Job Number

26-03791

Department

Department of Financial Services

Opening Date

05/04/2026

Closing Date

5/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

The incumbent in this role will provide strategic leadership and oversight in the development and implementation of the Accounting Divisions strategic goals and priorities. This includes budget development and financial oversight to ensure the integrity of the Countys General Ledger, ensuring all reconciliations are completed in a timely manner, and maintaining the chart of accounts in compliance with Georgias Uniform Chart of Accounts. Additionally, the incumbent will oversee the annual external audit and the preparation of the Countys annual reports including the Budget Document and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Essential Duties

• Provides leadership and oversight for two teams performing the daily accounting and financial reporting functions for the County.
• Reconciles balance sheets and bank statement reconciliations
• Performs capital asset, capital project, inventory, and property tax accounting duties.
• Prepares monthly financial reports.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots and problem solves in accordance with best practices.
• Utilizes professional judgment in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to the financial transactions of the County.
• Develops reports utilizing Oracle to provide relevant, timely data to facilitate sound decision-making at all levels of the County.
• Leads initiatives to promote operational efficiency, transactional accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure procedures are documented and maintained for all tasks in the division.
• Fosters a positive culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Works with managers to support the development and implementation of professional development plans for division staff.
• Monitors compliance with relevant accounting standards, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Public Speaking Duties

• Reporting to County Administration leadership, departments, and community partners, as needed.
• Presentations to kick-off year end close with all departments.
• Training Presentations for staff, departments, and leadership, as needed.

Grade

The grade for this position is 205. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field; AND
• Nine years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including two years experience as a manager; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; AND
• Nine years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including two years experience as a manager; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Preferred applicants will have Governmental Accounting experience and be proficient in the preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financials

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Have you completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field?

• Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed bachelors degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed masters degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02

Please specify your field of study.

03

Do you have at least nine verifiable years of progressively responsible experience related to government accounting and finance, including two years experience as a manager?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of verifiable government accounting or finance experience do you have?

06

Describe your government accounting or finance experience. If none, type N/A.

07

Describe your experience preparing governmental financial statements and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports. If none, type N/A.

08

Do you have experience with Oracle or another ERP system? Specify which system (s) and describe your experience. If none, type N/A.

09

Describe your management philosophy.

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com