Accounting Assistant III - 531089

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

The Accounting Assistant III maintains accurate financial records and provides accounting and bookkeeping support. The position assists University staff in understanding industry standards, current laws, and University policy related to the financial affairs of the University. It provides guidance, training, and may supervise entry-level Accounting Assistants.

In the Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science (ISM) in the Culverhouse College of Business, this role serves as the primary financial contact and provides advanced financial support to the Department Chair. The position maintains department budgets, submits payroll forms for processing, and submits faculty requisitions in PageUp.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and four years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; or an associate's degree and two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; or a bachelor's degree.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and make decisions independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Understanding of UA systems and processes, including eTime, Everest, Banner/ePrint, PageUp, Touchnet, Concur, purchasing card policies and procedures, and onboarding for new employees.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including review of information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Provide accounting and bookkeeping support.
• Assist University staff in understanding industry standards, current laws, and University policy related to University financial affairs.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level Accounting Assistants and potentially supervise them.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for the Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science.
• Provide advanced financial support to the Department Chair.
• Maintain department budgets.
• Submit payroll forms for processing.
• Submit faculty requisitions in PageUp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED