Assistant Director, Accounting

Weekly Work
Hours
40

Compensation Range
Staff Range N07

Salary Minimum
$77,200.00
Annually

FLSA
United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type
StaffDallas College is one of the
largest community college systems in Texas, committed to transforming lives and communities through higher education. With a rich history of
serving the diverse population of Dallas County, the college provides accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that empowers
students to achieve their academic and career goals.
Dallas College has a set of core values that shape its
culture and operations: integrity, respect, opportunity, collaboration, accountability, and engagement and
support.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to support the mission and strategic goals of Dallas
College Foundation by executing accounting operations of the Foundation, including, but not limited to, accounts payable and accounts
receivable, financial reporting, cash/revenue processing and monitoring, supporting audit schedule preparations and other tasks as may be
requested

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development of two public budgets and one private
  non-profit budget within the guidelines, policies and procedures established by the Dallas College and the Dallas College Foundation
  Board.
• Manages all on-going accounting functions, financial activities and resulting reports for both public and private budgets.
  Analyzes and controls expenditures of all budgeted transactions, ensuring standard and federal regulations and principles for general
  accounting are identified, established, and maintained.
• Builds and maintains general ledgers and charts of accounts. Prepares
  reconciliations and journal entries, manages accounts payable, and completes month-end and fiscal-end closing of accounting books. Monitors
  legal and tax issues related to nonprofit, fund accounting.
• Responsible for planning, directing, and administering the accounting
  function for the office. Lead procurement efforts including overseeing Amazon and credit card purchases. Manages the records of all
  contributions including scholarships and grants. Implements and monitors the internal schedule to produce accurate and timely monthly and
  year-end financial and statistical reports.
• Responsible for preparing complex federal reports including IRS Form 990 (the
  Foundation’s annual tax/information return). Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. Supports the annual
  independent external audit process.
• Responsible for the allocation of interest & dividends for Foundation endowments. Investment
  accounting experience preferred.
• Contributes to the publication of Foundation accounting information. Prepares monthly financial
  statements under the direction of the Sr. Director of Finance and Business Affairs.
• Oversees the Foundation business insurance plans
  to ensure timeliness and adequacy.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards and adherence to applicable rules, regulations, policies
  and procedures.
• Completes required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year.
• Provides
  excellent customer service.
• Required Dallas College Professional Development Hours per Academic Year.
• All employees are
  required to complete a minimum of 19 hours.
• People leaders are required to have an additional 16 hours of leadership
  development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Preferred – Education, Experience, and/or
Certifications

Required Qualifications for Role

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Five (5) years of accounting
  experience in a computerized location.
• School/Education Transcripts required

Other Preferred Qualifications for Role

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions
may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications for Role

• Strong knowledge of fund accounting and a thorough working knowledge of the application of general accounting principles,
  especially in a non-profit context and/or a higher education context.
• A comprehensive understanding of software applications and
  ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports. Experience with current and emerging technologies.
  Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
• A highly energetic, motivated self-starter with the drive to develop systems
  that ensure proper management and reporting on all aspects of the Foundation’s finances and accounting.
• Excellent oral and written
  communication skills, ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Understands and effectively manages
  group dynamics and ambiguity; maintains confidentiality; acts ethically and with integrity.
• Embraces diverse viewpoints and works
  with colleagues and other stakeholders in a spirit of partnership and transparency.
• Experience providing effective and committed
  customer service.
• Builds positive and effective relationships and teams internally and with key Foundation
  stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly diligent about time and project management; works
  independently and effectively prioritizes workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Thinks strategically; develops options to
  address foundation needs and solve problems.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Proficient in
  Microsoft Office Suite.

Other Preferred Qualifications for Role

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge
  preferred.

Competencies

• Accountable
• Communicates Effectively
• Solution
  Oriented
• Collaborates
• Adaptable

Work Condition Environment / Physical Requirements

Normal physical
job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to individuals with physical
challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative
summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the
total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other
than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About
Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million
students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the
state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas
College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas
College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system
that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any
other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for
applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications Deadline
June 26, 2026

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