ACCOUNTANT

University of Alabama at Birmingham • University, MS

76d • $43,890 - $71,320

About The Position

To assist with the accounting function by producing financial and statistical reports and analyze financial data for material variances. To gather data, prepare and analyze routine financial reports for internal UAB purposes and third party agencies. To communicate with departmental users and third party agencies regarding applicable accounts. To prepare period deposits, billings and transfer of funds in a timely and accurate manner. This role monitors and reviews assigned accounts within a specialized area in accordance with state and federal guidelines as applicable. Responsible for accounting activities to include preparing journal entries, maintaining ledgers, reconciling/analyzing specific account ledgers, preparing financial reports and analyses, reviewing budgeted versus actual performance. Conducts special analysis and projects as assigned. Communicates with various departments to address questions surrounding the assigned accounts. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement

Responsibilities

• Produce financial and statistical reports
• Analyze financial data for material variances
• Gather data and prepare routine financial reports for internal UAB purposes and third party agencies
• Communicate with departmental users and third party agencies regarding applicable accounts
• Prepare period deposits, billings, and transfer of funds in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitor and review assigned accounts within a specialized area in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Prepare journal entries and maintain ledgers
• Reconcile and analyze specific account ledgers
• Prepare financial reports and analyses
• Review budgeted versus actual performance
• Conduct special analysis and projects as assigned
• Communicate with various departments to address questions surrounding the assigned accounts
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees