Pay Grade/Pay Range: 58 Monthly (exempt): – Minimum – $ 42,140.80 Midpoint – $ 61,110.40
Department/Organization: 701101 – VP Research
Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University .
Job Summary: The Accountant II performs professional accounting duties for a specialized or complex assignment or functional area. Prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets. Completes journal entries. Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, or statements. Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures and determines fund balances. Ensures and evaluates compliance with applicable laws and University policies and procedures. May supervise or lead lower level professional accountants and other staff.
Additional Department Summary: The Office for Research & Economic Development (ORED) Accountant II assists the Director of Financial Operations in ORED to organize and coordinate the services that fall under the financial umbrella of the division. Processes and performs all aspects of accounting and budgeting for the division, including the review of monthly reconciliations and reports; submits ePAs for the division; and oversees all procurement functions for the division to ensure University purchasing guidelines are followed. Handles salary budgets, reviews departmental budget reports, and assists with routine financial reconciliations and report preparation.
Responsibilities include all aspects of the budget accounting process, review and implementation of policy and procedure updates, and assistance with the development of internal processes to ensure compliance with policies and procedures as directed by the University, Finance and Operations, Academic Affairs, and ORED.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Skills and Knowledge: Effective oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated and able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively. Proficient in advanced spreadsheet and database operations. Ability to utilize online financial systems (Banner). Ability to work with faculty and staff on diverse projects and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Banner, Concur, and BuyBama experience. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting and an environment of constant growth and change. Ability to analyze and interpret complex data. Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. Ability to work independently at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions. Ability to cope with stressful conditions. Ability to demonstrate tact, versatility, and adaptability. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative.
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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other 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. Follow the link below to find out more. “EEO is the Law” Poster
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