University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL | United States
Job description
Pay Grade/Pay Range: $53,500 - $80,300 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 206205 - Business Analytics Institute
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
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: The Accountant II serves the college as lead contract and grant administrator for all college units. This position is responsible for working with principal investigators on grant and grant proposals and budget proposals; tracking contract/grant expenditures; working with faculty, staff, and students assigned to contracts to monitor progress; provide regular status reports to principal investigators and Director of Financial Affairs for the college. This position works closely with the UA Office of Sponsored Programs (pre-award and post-award), Human Resources, and Procurement to ensure that all activities are in compliance with University, federal, and sponsor guidelines and requirements.
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: Knowledge of contract and grant accounting principles and processes; demonstrated competency in advanced spreadsheet and database operations; ability to utilize on-line financial systems; ability to work with diverse projects in fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred experience in educational environment, specifically UA accounting and/or contract and grant administration experience.
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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other 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. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
About University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
As the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama family has always focused on being the best. After all, we are The Capstone of Higher Education. Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. You’ll like what you find here. Become part of The University of Alabama family.
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