Accountant II - 529246

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role provides advanced financial administration and compliance support for sponsored programs, departmental grants, and complex student account activities. It involves reviewing and reconciling grant and departmental transactions, administering awards and reimbursements, and exercising independent judgment to ensure compliance with University policies, funding source requirements, and regulatory standards. The position also manages childcare program billing, evaluates international student tax and refund exceptions, and serves as an escalation point for complex or high-risk account issues. Requires strong financial analysis skills, policy interpretation, and the ability to make independent decisions with direct fiscal and audit impact while delivering accurate, responsive service to students, departments, and campus partners.

Requirements

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).
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in student accounts, grants administration, accounting, or higher‑education financial operations.
Demonstrated experience exercising independent financial judgment and ensuring regulatory compliance.