Accounting Assistant II

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks an Accounting Assistant II to maintain accurate financial records and provide bookkeeping support for the Campus Financial Affairs department.

You will train entry-level staff, assist with journal entries, budget changes, and Concur approvals, and serve as a liaison to the Dean's Office and budget office with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years accounting experience; or associate's degree or higher.
• Experience with accounting theory and principles and confidential data handling.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and university financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle financial and budgetary responsibilities for the department.
• Serve as liaison to Dean's Office, budget office, and campus departments.
• Process journal entries, budget changes, and Concur budget approvals.
• Provide backup for HR-related tasks and train entry-level staff.

Skills

Accounting theory

Communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Banner

Concur

Everest

Astra

Slate

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $18.46 - Midpoint: $22.16 (Hourly N4)

Department/Organization:502702 - Campus Financial Affairs

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

Job Summary:The Accounting Assistant II maintains accurate financial records. Provides accounting and bookkeeping support. Assists University staff in understanding industry standards, current laws, and university policy as it relates to the financial affairs of the University. Provides guidance and trains entry-level Accounting Assistants.

Additional Department Summary:Handles all financial and budgetary responsibilities for the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Serves as the departmental liaison to the BCAS Dean's Office, budget office, and other departments on campus. Serves as Concur budgetary organization approver and monitors departmental fund balances. Processes supplemental pay forms, journal entries, and budget changes as needed. Provides backup for HR-related tasks.

Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR associate's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge:Knowledge of accounting theory and principles, with the ability to operate under very limited supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting, research and prepare comprehensive reports, work at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions, and demonstrate tact, versatility, and adaptability. Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience reconciling budgets (state and/or grant funds). Experience using specific UA systems (Banner, Concur, Everest, Astra, Slate, etc.). Familiarity with the University's financial accounting, purchasing, and travel policies and procedures.

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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