Accountant Jobs in Alabama

LOCATION: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

INTRODUCTION

The Accountant II prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets. Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, and/or statements. Completes journal entries. Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures. Determines fund balances. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and procedures. Provides guidance and trains entry-level accountants.

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Provides accounting, processing, and analytical support for the Graduate School. Serves as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, and departmental administrators. Ensures accurate and timely processing of graduate student appointments, payroll forms, payments, and related transactions in compliance with institutional policies and procedures. Performs financial reconciliations and data analysis. Reviews and approves high volume graduate student payroll forms, including MOAs and ePAs. Processes graduate student travel related reimbursements. Supports system reconciliations, events, and payroll activities. Assists with special projects and the development of internal processes to ensure compliance with University, Finance and Operations, Academic Affairs, and Graduate School requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or related financial field and two (2) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Proficient in advanced spreadsheet and database operations.
- Ability to utilize online financial systems (Banner).
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff on various projects and make sound decisions in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions.
- Ability to demonstrate tact, versatility, and adaptability.
- Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with financial reconciliation and administrative operations in a higher education system.
- Experience with Banner and/or Slate.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION STATEMENT

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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PAY GRADE/PAY RANGE

Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

DEPARTMENT/ORGANIZATION

502702 - Campus Financial Affairs

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm