Accounting Assistant II - Campus Finance Support

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to maintain accurate financial records and provide bookkeeping support. The role guides staff on industry standards, laws, and university policy, and trains entry-level assistants.

Additional duties include supporting the OSHA Director and UA SafeState Consultation program operations, with involvement in annual proposal development for federal grants. Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• OR associate's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate financial records and provides bookkeeping support.
• Assists staff in understanding industry standards, laws, and policy.
• Trains entry-level Accounting Assistants and supports UA SafeState operations.

Skills

Accounting/Bookkeeping

Data entry

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Financial systems (Banner/Concur)

Communication skills

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

The University of Alabama is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to maintain accurate financial records and provide bookkeeping support. The role guides staff on industry standards, laws, and university policy, and trains entry-level assistants.

Additional duties include supporting the OSHA Director and UA SafeState Consultation program operations, with involvement in annual proposal development for federal grants. Monday–Friday schedule.