Financial Officer I: Budgeting, Analysis & Compliance

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Financial Officer I to contribute to financial integrity and budget management. The role supports informed decision-making through reliable reporting and adherence to policies, working with departmental staff and the university accounting system.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field and two years of related experience. Onsite work arrangement with a day shift is expected.

Qualifications

• Hard skills include financial management and accurate data entry.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and execute complex financial data and related personnel actions.
• Experience with UAB Oracle Systems is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key contributor to financial integrity and budget management.
• Provide financial guidance and analysis to assigned staff and university personnel.
• Manage departmental accounts and provide ongoing financial analysis.
• Ensure proper accounting for state, grant, contract, and revenue accounts.
• Develop and administer budgets and produce financial statements for upper management.
• Coordinate with university accounting systems and supervise accounts payable/receivable tasks.
• Assist with payroll duties and liaison with university financial staff.

Skills

Financial management

Accurate data entry

Financial data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field

Tools

UAB Oracle Systems

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Financial Officer I to contribute to financial integrity and budget management. The role supports informed decision-making through reliable reporting and adherence to policies, working with departmental staff and the university accounting system.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field and two years of related experience. Onsite work arrangement with a day shift is expected.