Staff Accountant

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University is seeking a Staff Accountant to serve as the accounting liaison for the Controller's Office, handling financial reporting, tax reporting and compliance, journal entry preparation, and account audits. The role ensures transactions align with GAAP and university procedures, under designated limits and contracts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and offers a full-time track in the Troy campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Masters degree in Accounting (preferred).
• Experience in a higher education setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Act as accounting liaison with the Controller's Office and other departments and external agencies.
• Prepare and review journal entries and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Assist with financial reporting, tax reporting and audit/reconciliation of accounts.
• Prepare reports for analysis and approve financial transactions within policy limits.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Posting Details

• Posting Number: SF2586P
• Position Title: Staff Accountant
• Position Type: Professional/Salaried
• Department: Controller's Office - Troy
• Division: Finance and Administration
• Campus: Troy
• Work Status: Full-Time (FT)
• Temporary: No
• Location: Troy - T01
• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Monday - Friday
• Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
• Hazardous Conditions or Physical Demands: N/A
• Supervisory Responsibility: No
• Posting Date: 08/26/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant position acts as accounting liaison with the Controller's Office and other departments and external agencies with respect to financial reporting, tax reporting & compliance, journal entry preparation, audit/reconciliation of accounts, and audit of requests for payment. The position is responsible for preparing and reviewing all types of transactions in compliance with approved budgets and University/department procedures, preparation of appropriate reports as needed for analysis, corresponding with other departments concerning accounting and financial information, and determining proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approving within designated limits, policies or contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Masters degree in Accounting
• 2. Experience in a higher education setting.

Supplemental Questions

1. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Please select one of the following:
   • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Social Media website
   • Indeed
   • Other employment website (please specify below)
   • Employee Referral (please specify below)
   • Local newspaper (please specify below)
   • Professional journal (please specify below)
   • Other source (please specify below)
2. Please specify: (Open Ended Question)
3. Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
   • Not a current Troy University employee
   • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
   • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
   • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
4. Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents