Accountant II - 530327
The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL
•Hybrid
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 also monitors and controls the Student Account Services reconciliation process and serves as a team leader for reconciliation functions.
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).
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to make decisions based on careful analysis and thoughtful judgments.
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of spreadsheet applications, personal computing networks, and internet software.
- Ability to work effectively under stress and high levels of activity.
Nice To Haves
- Fund accounting experience.
- Experience at an institution of higher education with more than ten thousand (10,000+) students.
- Experience with Ellucian Banner or Workday.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Monitors and controls the Student Account Services reconciliation process.
- Serves as team leader for reconciliation functions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
