Budget & Compliance Accountant I

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking an Accountant I to prepare, reconcile, and audit budgets under supervision. You will prepare financial reports, invoices, schedules, and statements, and complete journal entries while ensuring compliance with university policies.

This role supports IT financial operations, budgets, and procurement activities. Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, with prior experience in budgeting and financial analysis preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile, and audit budgets; generate financial reports, invoices, schedules, and statements.
• Assist with journal entries, expenditures reviews, and fund balance determinations; ensure compliance with policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field

Job description

The University of Alabama is seeking an Accountant I to prepare, reconcile, and audit budgets under supervision. You will prepare financial reports, invoices, schedules, and statements, and complete journal entries while ensuring compliance with university policies.

This role supports IT financial operations, budgets, and procurement activities. Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, with prior experience in budgeting and financial analysis preferred.