Accountant III - 530271

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

34d • $56,600 - $73,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role provides financial oversight for the Division of Advancement. Oversees budget development, financial reporting, contract administration, personnel-related fiscal processes, and gift and endowed fund analysis. Ensures sound fiscal stewardship, compliance with University policies, effective resource management, and operational support for Advancement departments and affiliated organizations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work cross-functionally with other departments to accomplish a common goal.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks through the use of reporting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• 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 and endowments.
• CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversees budget development, financial reporting, contract administration, personnel-related fiscal processes, and gift and endowed fund analysis.
• Ensures sound fiscal stewardship, compliance with University policies, effective resource management, and operational support for Advancement departments and affiliated organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level