Accountant II

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 502702 - Campus Financial Affairs

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

Note 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: Manages financial accounting and reporting for assigned OTIDE departments, ensuring all transactions are accurate, compliant, and properly recorded while serving as a key financial resource to leadership. Performs monthly reconciliations across multiple funding sources, prepares journal entries and budget adjustments, monitors budgets, and delivers timely financial reports. Supports annual budget development, provides payroll and HR-related financial support, and ensures accurate processing of financial transactions. Offers ongoing training and guidance to departments on financial policies and procedures. Collaborates with campus partners to resolve discrepancies and maintain consistency. Contributes to special projects and process improvements to enhance overall financial operations.

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: High level of competency working in Microsoft Excel to create complex financial spreadsheets using formulas and analysis tools. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Clear verbal and written communication skills. Ability to serve customers by meeting needs in a timely and accurate manner.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Banner or similar accounting systems within a higher education setting. Strong background in fund accounting, with demonstrated knowledge of various fund types including gifts, endowments, and grants. CPA certification.

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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