University of Alabama Looking for Accountant II – 522089 at Tuscaloosa, AL  Full Time

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 – Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 200801 – University Press

Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: 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: The University of Alabama Press is the scholarly publishing arm of the University of Alabama that acquires, develops, publishes, and markets 60+ new books a year. The press also manages a backlist of 1,800 previous books still in print. Alabama Heritage is a 40-year-old non-profit quarterly magazine co-published by the University of Alabama, UAB, and the Alabama Department of Archives and History with a fulltime staff of four.

Required Minimum 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Experience working in higher education accounting and Peachtree Accounting experience processing contracts and royalty payments. Banner, Concur, and BuyBama experience. Ability to analyze and interpret complex data. Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports.

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