Director of Accounting

Job Title: Director of Accounting
Bargaining Unit: OPAP
Grade: VIII
Salary: Exempt
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: March 10, 2026

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Director of Accounting.

The Director of Accounting shall be responsible for supervising and coordinating the staff of the accounting office in carrying out the financial and related bookkeeping duties of the College. The Director is under the general supervision of the Associate Dean for Administration - Financial Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, supervise and review the work of the staff of the accounting office especially relating to the following functions:
  • Maintaining of the accounting records for General Ledger accounts and related subsidiary ledgers for operating fund, federal funds, grants, and financial aid as well as related reporting requirements for each.
  • Maintaining complete budgetary accounting systems for the operating, equipment, and grants budgets, providing timely information on the status of each.
  • Preparing state and federal claims for operating, federal funds, and grants as required and maintaining adequate records thereof.
  • Processing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for all College accounts.

• Aiding the Dean for Administration - Financial Services in closing the financial records and in preparing the quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to preparation for the annual audits, monthly financial reports to the Board of Trustees, annual budget, and annual financial report to SUNY
• Assisting in the development and preparation of the College's annual budget; including operating funds and restricted funds.
• Overseeing Grants Accounting and the development of and preparation of grant documents including grant budgets, reports, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Working closely with the Dean for Administration - Financial Services in developing and implementing initiating systems, forms, and procedures necessary to insure a satisfactory operation of the accounting and budgeting office, including the implementation of computer techniques and programs wherever feasible.
• Assist in the financial transactions of the College Association as needed and required.
• Performing such other related duties as may be assigned by the Dean of Administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Three to five years of progressively experience in handling financial transactions, with at least two in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and display an aptitude for technology.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

And

• Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in accounting procedures, knowledge of data processing methods, and general office responsibilities.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience in Higher Education or other educational setting.
• Experience with BANNER.

Salary :

An initial starting salary of $74,600 with an excellent benefits package. This position is contingent upon adequate funding.

Additional Information

SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.

In addition, OPAP-covered members receive, on an annual basis: 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, 6 personal days, and 12 holidays including 3 floating holidays. In addition, the College is closed on the day prior to Thanksgiving, and between December 26 - January, 1, known as the Holiday Curtailment.

Application Process :

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by March 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to the SUNY Ulster website for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

Conditions of Employment

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

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