Senior Budget & Accounting Analyst

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks an Accountant III to prepare, reconcile, and audit budgets with minimal supervision. You will assemble financial reports, invoices, schedules, and statements, and complete journal entries while ensuring compliance with university policies.

You will review expenditures, determine fund balances, and may supervise entry-level accountants. The role supports Campus Financial Affairs and related units, developing forecasts, performing cost analyses, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field.
• Five years of accounting experience; OR CPA with three years of accounting experience.
• Ability to supervise entry-level accountants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile, and audit budgets under minimal supervision.
• Prepare financial reports, invoices, schedules, and statements; complete journal entries.
• Review, analyze, and approve expenditures; determine fund balances.
• Provide guidance and may supervise entry-level accountants.

Skills

General ledger

Financial analysis

Cash flow forecasting

Auditing

Expenditure review

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Excel

SQL/Database

ERP systems

Job description

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks an Accountant III to prepare, reconcile, and audit budgets with minimal supervision. You will assemble financial reports, invoices, schedules, and statements, and complete journal entries while ensuring compliance with university policies.

You will review expenditures, determine fund balances, and may supervise entry-level accountants. The role supports Campus Financial Affairs and related units, developing forecasts, performing cost analyses, and