What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant II - Mathematics position at University of Alabama?
Accounting Assistant II - Mathematics - 525920
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
- Arts and Sciences
- Accounting / Bookkeeping
- Administrative / Professional
- Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
- Closing at : Feb 28 2025 - 22 : 55 CST
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Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $18.32 - Midpoint : $21.97 (Hourly N4)
Department / Organization : 204451 - Mathematics
Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 4 : 45pm
Job Summary : The Accounting Assistant II maintains accurate financial records. Provides accounting and bookkeeping support. Assists University staff in understanding industry standards, current laws, and university policy as it relates to the financial affairs of the University. Provides guidance and trains entry-level Accounting Assistants.
Additional Department Summary : Maintains departmental budgets for operating, course fees and research overhead. Creates and approves monthly reconciliation reports for all departmental and grant budgets using Axiom, Concur and Banner. Prepares annual departmental anticipated budget report. Provides monthly and quarterly budget reports including committed but not yet spent funds. Monitors departmental endowment funds. Prepare paperwork for external grants. Monitors departmental research overhead funds. Oversees departmental purchases. Submits ePAs and tuition waivers for Graduate Teaching Assistants and Graduate Research Assistants.
Required Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR associate's degree or higher.
Skills and Knowledge : Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both written and verbally. Ability to problem solve and propose solutions consistent with established policies and procedures. Ability to work cooperatively with others toward common objectives. Strong organizational and time management skills and be detailed oriented. Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications : Familiarity with UA systems (Concur, Banner, Everest K2, etc.). Grant and budget management experience.
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
Salary : $18 - $22
