Accounting Assistant III - 523937

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)

Department/Organization: 505171 - Supply Store - Ferguson

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; occasional evenings and weekends.

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: The Accounting Assistant III assists with electronic invoicing in the computerized accounting system and the payment of Supply Store invoices and credits that are sent to Accounts Payable. This position is also responsible for maintaining "Received Not Invoiced" and outstanding invoices in the computerized accounting system. This position is also a p-card holder for the Supply Stores. This position is responsible for reconciling accounts in the computerized accounting system. This position is also responsible for preparing Banner generated purchase orders, miscellaneous disbursement vouchers and requisitions. This position also serves as back-up to the Assistant Director of Accounts Payable in their daily duties and their month-end closing accounting duties. This person also assists the Assistant Director of Accounts Payable with complex reconciliations that are a part of reconciling general ledger accounts between our Store's accounting platform to UA's accounting software.

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: Basic computer skills. Ability to use a 10-key calculator. Good communications skills, both written and oral. Familiar with Windows, Excel and Word. Must be able to multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting with some experience.

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