Accounting Assistant II

Overview 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; some weekends & extended hours 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: Invoices electronically in the computerized accounting system. Completes payment of SupeStore invoices and credits that are sent to Accounts Payable. Maintains "Received Not Invoiced" and outstanding invoices in the computerized accounting system. Assists with cash control functions. Responsibilities Note: The original description contains process-oriented details embedded in the overview. The following responsibilities are derived from the provided content: Process and maintain accurate financial records; provide accounting and bookkeeping support. Assist University staff in understanding industry standards, current laws, and university policy related to financial affairs. Provide guidance and training to entry-level Accounting Assistants. Invoice electronically in the computerized accounting system. Complete payment of SupeStore invoices and credits that are sent to Accounts Payable. Maintain "Received Not Invoiced" and outstanding invoices in the computerized accounting system. Assist with cash control functions. Qualifications 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 Basic computer skills. Ability to use a 10-key calculator. Good communications skills, both written and verbal. Familiar with Windows, Excel and Word. Ability to multi-task. Preferred Qualifications Degree in accounting. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr