TES Accountant I

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a TES Accountant I to assist with processing invoices, journal entries, reporting, and audit/reconciliation of accounts. This temporary position supports the College of Human Sciences and the TES unit within Auburn's HR department.

Responsibilities include preparing vouchers and invoices, ensuring GAAP compliance, and generating budget and allocation reports. Duties may extend to payroll and grant-related analyses as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or CPA path.
• CPA is favored for advancement but entry-level consideration is possible.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews expense vouchers, invoices, and requisitions.
• Ensures GAAP compliance and approves transactions within designated limits.
• Prepares budget, department allocation, inventory, and other reports.
• Corresponds with Procurement, Grants Accounting, Budget Services, or other departments on accounting details.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• May assist payroll, personnel actions, or contract/grant proposals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

Overview

The College of Human Sciences is excited to begin the search for a TES Accountant I to provide assistance with processing invoices, journal entries, reporting, analysis, and audit/reconciliation of accounts.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity,TESis a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education. AU student employees are not eligible forTES.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions, or other transactions for one or more departments, in compliance with approved budgets and the University/department procedures.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approves within designated limits, policies, or contracts.
• Prepares budget reports, department allocation reports, inventory reports, or other specialized reports or analyses on a regular or ad hoc basis.
• Corresponds with Procurement, Contracts and Grants Accounting, Budget Services, or other departments concerning accounting and financial information.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• May perform duties related to payroll, personnel actions, or similar procedures.
• May assist faculty with preparation and financial analysis related to contract or grant proposals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA and 0 years of experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

None

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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