Accountant III

Accountant III - 529926

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Accounting/Bookkeeping

Closing at: Jul 21 2026 - 22:55 CDT

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 502702 - Campus Financial Affairs

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

Job Summary: The Accountant III prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets under minimal supervision. 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, trains, and/or may supervise entry-level accountants.

Additional Department Summary: Provides fiscal management of Student Life centralized revenue processing (UA Student Center, Career Center, Student Involvement, CSL/Beyond Bama, and Student Conduct) e-commerce platforms. Provides oversight of Student Life PCI compliance for credit card processing. Advises the SGA Financial Affairs Committee and oversees a $350k+ budget. Serves as the budgetary liaison for Student Involvement, Student Governance, and Student Government Association budgets and registered student organization gift funds, which has a budget of over one million dollars ($1,000,000+). Performs a variety of complex administrative and accounting duties which may include budget analysis, development of budgets, auditing, and other financial related functions to ensure fiscal integrity and policy compliance. Completes required training and promotes a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Holds staff accountable for completion of required training. Takes 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: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field and five (5) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and three (3) years of accounting experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong professional judgment. Ability to make decisions, interpret policies, and solve problems independently. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe. Ability to represent the University to both internal and external constituents in a professional manner. Ability to engage students in effective learning and development opportunities. Ability to work effectively with staff, students, and others.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of University's financial, purchasing, and revenue generating policies. Experience working in accounting in a college or university setting.

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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