Accounting Assistant III – 521948

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  $19.33 – $28.99 (Hourly N5)

Department/Organization: 214251 – Electrical and Computer Eng

Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Accounting Assistant III maintains accurate financial records. Provides accounting and bookkeeping support. Assist University staff in understanding industry standards, current laws, and university policy as it relates to the financial affairs of the University. Provides guidance, trains, and/or may train entry-level Accounting Assistants.

Additional Department Summary: Coordinates with the College of Engineering financial office to oversee the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) departmental budget responsibilities, which includes the management of a variety of funds (state appropriation, endowments, gifts, contracts and grants). Provides support for the ECE Department Head, faculty, and students, as well as performs all aspects of budgeting and purchasing oversight for the area.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR associate’s degree and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR bachelor’s degree.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting. Ability to work at a rapid pace in a team environment with numerous interruptions and cope with stressful conditions. Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. Knowledge of University bid, quote, and sole-source policies.

Preferred Qualifications: Bookkeeping and/or accounting experience of reconciling budgets (state and/or grant funds), as well as experience using specific UA systems (Banner, Concur, Everest, Astra) and knowledge of the University’s financial accounting, purchasing, and travel policies and procedures.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. “EEO is the Law” Poster