Accountant II: Budgets, Grants & Student Accounts

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

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking an Accountant II responsible for preparing budgets, financial reports, and journal entries, while ensuring compliance with university policies and funding regulations. You will mentor junior accountants and handle complex student account and grant transactions.

Requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance/business with two years of experience or CPA certification, and ideally three to five years in higher education financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field with two years of experience or CPA certification.
• Preferred experience includes three to five years in student accounts, grants administration, or higher education financial operations.
• Strong financial analysis, policy interpretation, and independent decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares budgets, financial reports, invoices, and journal entries.
• Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures and fund balances.
• Ensures compliance with laws, university policies, and funding regulations.
• Provides training and guidance to entry-level accountants.
• Manages childcare program billing and evaluates international student tax and refund exceptions.
• Serves as an escalation point for complex or high-risk account issues.

Skills

Financial analysis

Policy interpretation

Independent decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

The University of Alabama is seeking an Accountant II responsible for preparing budgets, financial reports, and journal entries, while ensuring compliance with university policies and funding regulations. You will mentor junior accountants and handle complex student account and grant transactions.

Requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance/business with two years of experience or CPA certification, and ideally three to five years in higher education financial operations.