Accountant I/II/III

Auburn University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Requisition Number S1145P
Home Org Name ACES Business Office
Division Name AL Cooperative Extension System
Position Title Accountant I/II/III
Job Class Code KA01A/B/C
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The ACES Business Office is seeking candidates for the position of Accountant I/II/III. The individual in this position provides varied and high level professional and technical support to the ACES Business Office by serving as an accounting liaison to perform routine to complex professional accounting duties for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. 
Essential Functions
Primary responsibilities include: 
1. Reporting, analysis, and reconciliation of accounts. 
2. Preparing and/or reviewing financial transactions to include purchasing card transactions and reconciliations, vendor vouchers, travel vouchers, purchase requisitions and other transactions. 
3. Acting as a liaison to various administrative and business units across campus; reviewing, investigating and correcting errors in financial entries, documents and reports. 
4. Advising and assisting ACES units with financial activities to include budgets, contracts and grants, and day-to-day activities.  
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, technical expertise and ability to work both independently and in a team environment are also required. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task are also critical for this position. 

Education Level Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
Field of Study
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA 
Years of Experience Level I requires no experience;
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Level II – Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience in accounting services
Level III – Bachelors degree with 4 years of experience in accounting services

Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications
1. Advanced knowledge of financial management, generally accepted accounting standards, and state and federal agency procedures 
2. Knowledge of college/university accounting practices 
3. Experience with Banner Finance and Human Resource systems 
4. Extensive skills in Microsoft Office products, such as Excel and Word.

Salary Grade 30
Salary Range $28,000 - $58,400
Job Category Business/Accounting/Finance
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 10/27/2021
Closing Date 11/05/2021
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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