Accountant I

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama’s Academic Affairs office is seeking to hire an Accountant I.

The role involves handling a range of accounting tasks, maintaining financial records, and preparing journal entries while coordinating with units within Academic Affairs on Main Campus.

Qualifications

• Performs various accounting functions for the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Maintains financial records of assigned activities.
• Reviews personnel paperwork including EPAFs and PAs for accuracy.
• Reconciles monthly department transactions and balances accounts.

Responsibilities

• Performs various accounting functions for the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Serves as contact for general accounting questions for units reporting to the Division of Academic Affairs.
• Maintains financial records of assigned activities.
• Reviews personnel paperwork for accuracy to include EPAFs and PAs and works with departments to correct errors.
• Runs processes and reports in Banner related to paying part-time faculty (FLAC) and communicates with colleges to correct errors.
• Assists in monitoring departmental emails daily to distribute, follow-up, and ensure documents are processed promptly.
• Reviews transfer requests.
• Prepares routine and special journal entries as needed.
• Assists in financial analysis and reporting as directed by management, balances and reconciles.
• Reconciles monthly department transactions.
• Provides training to support staff when needed.
• Assists with maintaining and closing out departmental budgets.

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Academic Affairs office is seeking to hire an Accountant I.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

• Performs various accounting functions for the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Serves as the contact person for general accounting questions for units reporting to the Division of Academic Affairs.
• Maintains financial records of assigned activities.
• Reviews personnel paperwork for accuracy to include EPAFs and PAs and works with departments to correct any errors.
• Runs processes and reports in Banner related to paying part-time faculty ( FLAC ) and communicates with colleges to correct errors.
• Assists in monitoring departmental emails daily to distribute, follow-up, and ensure that documents are processed timely and correctly.
• Reviews transfer requests.
• Prepares routine and special journal entries as needed.
• Assists in financial analysis as directed by management including pulling data and preparing summaries from appropriate reporting systems, as well as balancing and reconciliation.
• Reconciles monthly department transactions.
• Periodically provides training to support staff in units reporting to the Division of Academic Affairs.
• Assists with maintaining and closing out departmental budgets.
• Communicates in person, on the phone, and by email.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date 11/05/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individualsfor staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • HigherEd Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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