Accounting Assistant II

Accounting Assistant II - 530197

Job no: 530197

Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)

Location: Tuscaloosa

Categories: Accounting/Bookkeeping, Administrative / Professional

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)

Department/Organization: 502702 - Campus Financial Affairs

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

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: Supports daily operation of Institute of Data and Analytics (IDA). Assists with budget reporting and maintenance. Aids in the facilitation of business and research meetings. Manages logistic functions for IDA faculty, staff, and visitors. Supports the Culverhouse Associate Dean of Faculty and Research. Prepares financial paperwork to include ePAs, MDVs, and DTAs. Assists with travel reimbursements, monthly account reconciliations, P-card reconciliations, room reservations, coordinating meetings, and purchasing supplies.

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 verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft suite of office products. Ability to multi-task. Ability to be self-motivated. Ability to prioritize workflow and work with individuals at all levels. Ability to be customer and service oriented.

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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Advertised: 06 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: 13 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time