University of Alabama

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: Assists and supports the Accountant II/Financial Affairs Committee Advisor with daily administrative, purchasing, and finance tasks. Communicates with Registered Student Organization student members and advisors, procurement, purchasing and reimbursement processing. Assists with HR and payroll processes including I9 verifications, and various administrative tasks. Ensures departmental compliance with UA financial policies and procedures. Completes required training and promotes a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

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 written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Comfortable using various technology tools. Proficient in various Microsoft programs. Passionate about continuously learning new technologies and computer skills. Demonstrated ability to adopt new technologies. Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications: Intermediate/Advanced-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas and pivot tables) as well as comfortable working with various business tools such as DocuSign, SharePoint, Office 365 and web technologies.

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.

Accounting Assistant II - 527633

Accounting Assistant II - 527633 in Tuscaloosa