FINANCIAL ASSOCIATE

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 36,919; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Financial Associate to support the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine. This role involves procurement, supply chain management, and financial support, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with at least one year of experience. The position operates independently, managing budgets, preparing reports, and interfacing with vendors and departments. The job is onsite at the University with a schedule for the day shift.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of financial processes, policies, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and ordering, supply chain management and financial support.
• Assist in monitoring sizeable budgets and providing projections.
• Prepare grants and contracts, maintain financial databases, and produce reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Job description

FINANCIAL ASSOCIATE (T235096)

This position will support the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, the Engelhardt Research Lab and the Cystic Fibrosis Center in the areas of procurement and ordering, supply chain management and financial support.

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides assistance, often of a complex technical and clerical nature, to the Financial/Business Officer for a department or unit. Works closely with the Financial/Business Officer on such matters as monitoring sizeable budgets, providing projections and costing, preparing grants and contracts, maintaining financial databases and producing a wide array of financial reports. Reconciles accounts, sets up financial tracking systems, interfaces with the purchasing department and vendors in tracking orders and payment requisitions, and researches problems.

Operates with a high degree of independence due to extensive knowledge of financial processes, policies, and regulations that dictate the financial operation of the department or unit. May supervise staff and have some human resources related responsibilities. May interface with external institutions to establish grants and contracts.

Salary Range

$16.50 - $26.80

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

311402800 Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement

Onsite