Accountant II

Accountant II - 530327Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United StatesAccounting/BookkeepingClosing at: Aug 25 2026 - 22:55 CDTPay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)Department/Organization: 502201 - Student Account ServicesNormal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pmNote to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.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: Monitors and controls the Student Account Services reconciliation process. Serves as team leader for reconciliation functions.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: Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service skills. Ability to make decisions based on careful analysis and thoughtful judgments. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of spreadsheet applications, personal computing networks, and internet software. Ability to work effectively under stress and high levels of activity.Preferred Qualifications: Fund accounting experience. Experience at an institution of higher education with more than ten thousand (10,000+) students. Experience with Ellucian Banner or Workday.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.The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.