FINANCIAL OFFICER II

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,180 - 89,670; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Financial Officer II to oversee the financial operations of large, complex units. Responsibilities include budgeting, grants management, and ensuring GAAP compliance.

The role involves coordinating with university staff and maintaining financial systems and databases. The position reports to the Finance department, with day shifts and remote/hybrid eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field is required.
• Five (5) years of related experience are required; work experience may not substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, fiscal, and budgetary services in line with accounting, financial analysis, and grants management.
• Analyze gross expenditures, prepare deadline-sensitive reports and journal entries.
• Develop financial reports in collaboration with other department employees.
• Manage active grants in assigned divisions with monthly accounting reports.
• Coordinate all pre/post award related issues.
• Manage and reconcile divisional grant and general ledger accounts monthly.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

GAAP compliance

Grants management

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

FINANCIAL OFFICER II (T237119)

Description

Manages and has significant authority for financial operations of larger, more complex units. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and administers budgets and financial systems, projects revenue, space and facility planning, grants management, regulatory compliance.
• Monitors adherence to and follows established guidelines, policies, and procedures for the assigned unit.
• Ensures all financial operations are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Establishes and maintains accurate financial management databases.
• Makes decisions regarding the reporting and use of financial resources.
• Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and appropriate University personnel and coordinates integration with the University accounting system.
• May oversee billing and collections operations, including third party reimbursement and direct patient billing for some units.
• May manage revenue-producing activity.
• May manage the entire or parts of the accounting function for the assigned unit.
• Typically supervises office support and/or professional staff which could include hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline, and, if necessary, discharge.
• Handles other duties as assigned.

Administers financial/logistical support for assigned divisions within the Department of Pediatrics, which is often large and/or complex. May act as a communication liaison with internal and external resources. Plans and carries out special assignments related to the success of these programs. Prepares activity reports for assigned divisions. Responsible for adherence to program budgets. Gathers data for quality assurance and long‑term financial planning for programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• According to established policies and procedures, provide clerical, fiscal, and budgetary services requiring knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures particular to accounting, financial analysis, budgetary processes and grants management for assigned Pediatrics divisions.
• Analyze gross expenditures, provide deadline-sensitive reports and journal entries, and budget-ready analysis of key financial accounts.
• Work in collaboration with other department employees to develop financial reports.
• Manage active grants in assigned divisions to include monthly accounting reports re: financial liabilities.
• Coordinate all pre/post award related issues.
• Responsible for the management and reconciliation of divisional grant and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis as well as some Departmental accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $55,180 - $89,670

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

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

Finance

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Remote/Hybrid Eligible