Accounting Assistant III - 531089

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 34.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The University of Alabama is seeking an Accounting Assistant III to maintain accurate financial records and provide accounting support for the Campus Financial Affairs department. The role includes guiding staff on industry standards and university policies, and training or supervising entry-level assistants.

Core responsibilities include payroll submissions for processing and handling faculty requisitions in PageUp, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a pay grade that reflects hourly compensation

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of accounting experience OR associate's degree with 2 years OR bachelor's degree.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with UA systems (eTime, Everest, Banner/ePrint, PageUp, Touchnet, Concur) and policies.

Responsabilidades

• Provide accounting and bookkeeping support and maintain financial records.
• Offer guidance and training; may supervise entry-level Accounting Assistants.
• Submit payroll forms and department requisitions in PageUp for the department.

Conhecimentos

Accounting principles

Multi-tasking & independence

MS Word & Excel

UA systems knowledge

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da vaga

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $19.52 - Midpoint: $24.38 (Hourly N5)

Department/Organization:502702 - Campus Financial Affairs

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

Job Summary:The Accounting Assistant III 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, trains, and/or may supervise entry-level Accounting Assistants.

Additional Department Summary:Serves as the primary financial contact for the department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science (ISM) in the Culverhouse College of Business. Provides advanced financial support to the Department Chair. Maintains department budgets. Submits payroll forms for processing. Submits faculty requisitions in PageUp for the department.

Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR bachelor's degree.

Skills and Knowledge:General knowledge of accounting principles. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and make decisions independently. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Understanding of UA systems and processes, including eTime, Everest, Banner/ePrint, PageUp, Touchnet, Concur, purchasing card policies and procedures, and onboarding for new employees.

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's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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