Accountant I/II/III

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Auburn University in Auburn, AL is seeking an accounting professional for a two-year limited-term assignment. The role involves coordinating with the National Center for Asphalt Technology to perform routine to complex accounting duties within GAAP, and to support post-award financial analysis.

The position emphasizes budget reporting, transaction reviews, and collaboration with central finance offices, with potential payroll duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or CPA.
• Experience with GAAP and university finance procedures.
• Substitutions allowed for education toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews vouchers, invoices, requisitions and other transactions.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions per GAAP and approves within limits.
• Prepares budget, department allocation and inventory reports.
• Reviews and corrects errors in financial entries and reports.
• May perform payroll or personnel duties as needed.
• Maintains communication with central departments on accounting matters.
• Assists with post-award financial analysis for contracts and grants.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting liaison

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or CPA

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or CPA

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or CPA

Job description

Job Description

Overview

This is a two-year limited-term position. Continuedemployment is contingent upon the availability offunding.

This position will act as accounting liaison with Central Businessand Finance areas to perform routine to complex professionalaccounting duties for the National Center for Asphalt Technology inthe College of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews expense vouchers, invoices, purchaserequisitions or other transactions for one or more departments, incompliance with approved budgets and University/departmentprocedures.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions inaccordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) andapproves within designated limits, policies or contracts.
• Prepares budget reports, department allocation reports,inventory reports or other specialized reports or analysis on aregular or ad hoc basis.
• Reviews, investigates and corrects errors in financial entries,documents and reports.
• May perform duties related to payroll, personnel actions orsimilar procedures.
• Maintains operational Communication with various centraldepartments concerning accounting and financial information.
• Performs duties related to Service Centers.
• Assists with post award financial analysis related to contractsand grants.

Qualifications

Level I:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus aCPA.

Level II:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus aCPA and 2 years experience in accounting services.

Level III:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus aCPA and 4 years experience in accounting services.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has therequired education, but lacks the required experience, they maynormally apply additional appropriate education toward theexperience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevanteducation per year of required experience.

Contract Type

Limited Term

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives throughresearch, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on ourstudents, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveragingour strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a topemployer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits,educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/lifebalance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offerssouthern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, andeasy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexicobeaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fosteringan environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed,valued, respected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and educationopportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color,national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other classificationprotected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of EqualOpportunity Compliance's website to learnmore.

Posted Date

10/29/2026