Accounting Liaison: GAAP, Budgets & Grants

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Auburn University in Auburn, AL is seeking an accounting professional for a two-year limited-term assignment. The role involves coordinating with the National Center for Asphalt Technology to perform routine to complex accounting duties within GAAP, and to support post-award financial analysis.

The position emphasizes budget reporting, transaction reviews, and collaboration with central finance offices, with potential payroll duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or CPA.
• Experience with GAAP and university finance procedures.
• Substitutions allowed for education toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews vouchers, invoices, requisitions and other transactions.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions per GAAP and approves within limits.
• Prepares budget, department allocation and inventory reports.
• Reviews and corrects errors in financial entries and reports.
• May perform payroll or personnel duties as needed.
• Maintains communication with central departments on accounting matters.
• Assists with post-award financial analysis for contracts and grants.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting liaison

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or CPA

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or CPA

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or CPA

Job description

Auburn University in Auburn, AL is seeking an accounting professional for a two-year limited-term assignment. The role involves coordinating with the National Center for Asphalt Technology to perform routine to complex accounting duties within GAAP, and to support post-award financial analysis.

The position emphasizes budget reporting, transaction reviews, and collaboration with central finance offices, with potential payroll duties as needed.