Accountant II - 531049

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accountant II at The University of Alabama prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets, develops financial reports, invoices, schedules, and statements. It handles journal entries, reviews expenditures, and determines fund balances in compliance with laws and university policies.

The role also provides guidance and training to entry-level accountants and supports daily financial operations of the college and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or related financial field and two years of accounting experience; OR CPA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to create complex financial spreadsheets; knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets.
• Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, and statements.
• Completes journal entries and reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures.
• Determines fund balances and ensures compliance with laws and university policies.
• Provides guidance and trains entry-level accountants.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Tools

Concur

Axiom

Everest

Banner

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range

Minimum: $54,000 - Midpoint: $67,500 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization

502702 - Campus Financial Affairs

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings & weekends as necessary.

Note to Applicants

Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

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

Assists with overseeing the daily financial operations of the college and program(s). Offers ongoing training and guidance to departments on financial and purchasing policies and procedures. Contributes to special projects and process improvements to enhance overall financial operations. Provides financial assistance with fundraisers and events, occasionally on weekends and/or outside of normal office hours. Position is eligible for remote work one day per week after initial six month introductory period, subject to University and departmental guidelines.

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

High level of competency working in Microsoft Excel to create complex financial spreadsheets using formulas, analysis tools, and report generation. Proficiency in Concur, Axiom, Everest, and Banner. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in higher education with experience in Banner, Workday, Huron Research Suite, or similar accounting systems. Familiarity and experience with UA purchasing, travel, and p-card policies. CPA certification. Experience with contract and grant related activities.

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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