Financial Officer I - Hybrid: Budget & Analysis

UAB; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Financial Officer I to support clinical and administrative operations with financial analysis, budget management, and ledger reconciliation. The role requires processing invoices, purchases, and contract approvals while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

The position involves maintaining financial systems, producing statements for management, and guiding departmental financial activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or a related field; two years of related experience required.
• Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and reconciliation of general ledger and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as key contributor to financial integrity and operational stability through accounting, financial analysis, and budget management.
• Maintains effective financial systems and coordinates with University stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Provides financial statements and reports to upper management.
• Reviews, approves, and processes reimbursement invoices and procurement requests; reconciles credit card transactions; routes contracts for approval.
• May supervise departmental accounting operations and payroll duties; acts as liaison with University financial staff.
• Develops and administers budgets; provides fiscal and budgetary services to an assigned unit.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

General ledger

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Financial Officer I to support clinical and administrative operations with financial analysis, budget management, and ledger reconciliation. The role requires processing invoices, purchases, and contract approvals while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

The position involves maintaining financial systems, producing statements for management, and guiding departmental financial activities.