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Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is excited to announce a full-time opening for the position of Accounting Manager – P03550 in our Financial Services.
What You’ll Do
The Accounting Manager manages fiscal operations including cash management, accounts receivables, and accounts payables for the College and collegiate academy.
Day-to-day Responsibilities Include
We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:
At Tallahassee State College, We’re Not Just Shaping The Leaders Of Tomorrow – We Are Committed To Fostering The Growth And Development Of Every Team Member. As Part Of Our College Community, You’ll Enjoy
We offer more than just a competitive salary of $62,748.71 - $67,768.61 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:
A Little About Us
Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.
Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is excited to announce a full-time opening for the position of Accounting Manager – P03550 in our Financial Services.
What You’ll Do
The Accounting Manager manages fiscal operations including cash management, accounts receivables, and accounts payables for the College and collegiate academy.
Day-to-day Responsibilities Include
- Manage, review and reconcile College and collegiate academy budgets and financial transactions. Communicates regularly with departments and Directors to provide fiscal management of College cost centers; compiles data to create reports for budget analysis, budget summaries, budget positions and other fiscal reports. Coordinates with the Director to analyze revenue and expenditure trends. Develops and maintains reports in Workday, providing support to management team in oversight of budgets as well as various financial reports.
- Ensure revenues and expenditures are properly recorded and make corrections as needed. Reviews and evaluates the validity of accounts receivable and account payables. Coordinates the efforts of administrative services and functions of assigned accounts. Approves (or confirms the availability, allowability and appropriateness of) activities and expenditures in accordance with federal, state, institutional and/or other agency guidelines, cost principles and cost accounting standards.
- Review internal controls and operating procedures. Promote College compliance with federal and state law and regulations by maintaining a current working knowledge of federal and state regulations relevant to financial operations. Assesses need and help resolve issues related to the accounts receivable, accounts payable, and travel. Develop plans to address specific circumstances (0-1 year in duration) including corrective actions and best practices.
- Prepare complex financial reports and analyses for internal use and decision making. Analyzes and assists with the preparation of complex annual financial reports and analyses for external entities (e.g., State and Federal reports).
We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting.
- Four (4) years related accounting experience.
- Licensure as CPA will substitute for two years of experience.
At Tallahassee State College, We’re Not Just Shaping The Leaders Of Tomorrow – We Are Committed To Fostering The Growth And Development Of Every Team Member. As Part Of Our College Community, You’ll Enjoy
- A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
- A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.
- A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
We offer more than just a competitive salary of $62,748.71 - $67,768.61 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:
- Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
- A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
- Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
- Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
A Little About Us
Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.
Salary : $62,749 - $67,769