Accountant II - 530788

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking an Accountant II to prepare, reconcile, and audit budgets, and to produce financial reports, invoices, schedules, and statements. You will perform journal entries, review expenditures, and ensure compliance with university policies and applicable laws.

In this role, you will train entry-level accountants and provide guidance to campus partners. The position supports sponsored programs, grants, and complex student account activities within Student Account

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Two (2) years of accounting experience; OR CPA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile, and audit budgets and financial statements.
• Perform journal entries, schedules, and invoices.
• Review, analyze, and approve expenditures to ensure accuracy.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level accountants.

Skills

Financial analysis

Policy interpretation

Independent decision-making

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $54,000 - Midpoint: $67,500 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization:502201 - Student Account Services

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:The Accountant II prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets. Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, and/or statements. Completes journal entries. Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures. Determines fund balances. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and procedures. Provides guidance and trains entry-level accountants.

Additional Department Summary:Provides advanced financial administration and compliance support for sponsored programs, departmental grants, and complex student account activities. Reviews and reconciles grant and departmental transactions, administers awards and reimbursements, and exercises independent judgment to ensure compliance with University policies, funding source requirements, and regulatory standards. Manages childcare program billing. Evaluates international student tax and refund exceptions. Serves as an escalation point for complex or high‑risk account issues.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or related financial field and two (2) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Skills and Knowledge:Strong financial analysis and policy interpretation skills. Ability to make independent decisions with direct fiscal and audit impacts while delivering accurate, responsive service to students, departments, and campus partners.

Preferred Qualifications:Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in student accounts, grants administration, accounting, or higher‑education financial operations. Demonstrated experience exercising independent financial judgment and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’sKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

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