Accountant I/II/III

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Auburn University’s National Center for Asphalt Technology seeks an accounting professional to serve as a liaison between Central Business and Finance, handling routine to complex accounting tasks.

The position is a two-year limited-term assignment with potential for continuation based on funding. Responsibilities include preparing vouchers, invoices, budget reports, and post-award financial analysis, with duties possibly extending to payroll and service centers as needed.

Qualifications

• Level I–III: Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or CPA; substitutions allowed with education.
• Experience not required for Level I; 2 years for Level II; 4 years for Level III in accounting services.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews financial transactions and reports in accordance with budgets and procedures.
• Ensures GAAP compliance and approves transactions within designated limits.
• Generates budget, allocation, and inventory reports; performs ad hoc analyses.
• Investigates and corrects errors in financial entries and reports.
• May assist with payroll or personnel actions.
• Maintains communication with central departments on accounting matters.
• Supports post-award financial analysis for contracts and grants.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or CPA

Job description

Overview

This is a two-year limited-term position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

This position will act as accounting liaison with Central Business and Finance areas to perform routine to complex professional accounting duties for the National Center for Asphalt Technology in the College of Engineering.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Level I:

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

Level II:

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

Level III:

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

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

Contract Type

Limited Term

Why Work at Auburn?

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

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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Posted Date

10/29/2026