TES Accountant I

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

The College of Human Sciences is hiring a TES Accountant I to assist with invoice processing, journal entries, reporting, analysis, and account audits and reconciliations. Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of Auburn University’s Department of Human Resources, provides temporary employees to meet staffing needs across campus. TES assignments may cover an absent regular employee, peak workloads, special projects, seasonal work, or emergencies. TES is also an opportunity to gain work experience in higher education while supporting Auburn University. Auburn University student employees are not eligible for TES.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a degree plus a CPA.
Zero years of experience is required for candidates with a degree plus a CPA.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions, and other transactions for one or more departments in compliance with approved budgets and University and department procedures.
Determine the proper handling of financial transactions under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and approve transactions within designated limits, policies, or contracts.
Prepare budget reports, department allocation reports, inventory reports, and other specialized reports or analyses on a regular or ad hoc basis.
Correspond with Procurement, Contracts and Grants Accounting, Budget Services, and other departments regarding accounting and financial information.
Review, investigate, and correct errors in financial entries, documents, and reports.
May perform duties related to payroll, personnel actions, or similar procedures.
May assist faculty with preparation and financial analysis related to contract or grant proposals.
Perform other duties as assigned.