Accounting Assistant III - 531089

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • $20 - $24

About The Position

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

The position serves as the primary financial contact for the Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science (ISM) in the Culverhouse College of Business. It provides advanced financial support to the Department Chair, 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 University of Alabama systems and processes, including eTime, Everest, Banner/ePrint, PageUp, Touchnet, Concur, purchasing card policies and procedures, and onboarding for new employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Provide accounting and bookkeeping support.
• Assist University staff in understanding industry standards, current laws, and University policy related to the University's financial affairs.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level Accounting Assistants and may supervise them.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for the Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science (ISM).
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED