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Accountant

Auburn University • Auburn, AL • 1w ago

Salary Range: USD $43,600.00/Yr. - USD $90,330.00/Yr.

Categories: Financial & Business Operations

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: VP for Research

Associated Division: Senior VP Research Econ Development

Req ID: 9004

Overview

The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development is accepting applications for an Accountant . This position reports to the Executive Director of Administrative Operations and performs duties supporting the division fiscal, procurement, and purchasing operations across multiple funding sources. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of fiscal policies and procedures related to vendor payments, travel reimbursements, journal entries, grant administration, and other financial transactions

Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions, or other transactions for one or more departments, in compliance with approved budgets and University/department procedures.

Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approves within designated limits, policies, or contracts.

Prepares and monitors budget reports, department allocation reports, inventory reports, or other specialized reports or analyses on a regular or ad hoc basis.

Supports division with contract and grant fiscal administration.

Corresponds with Procurement, Contracts and Grants Accounting, Budget Services, or other departments concerning accounting and financial information.

Reviews, investigates, and corrects 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.

Qualifications

Level I

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA and 0 years of experience in accounting services

Level II

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA and 2 years of experience in accounting services

Level III

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA and 4 years of experience in accounting services

Substitution allowed for Experience : When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Desired Qualifications:

Customer service focused and the ability to interact with a variety of skill levels.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience managing multiple accounts.

Well organized with the ability to multi-task.

Higher Education experience.

Working knowledge of Auburn University policies and procedures

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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