Financial Reporting Accountant

Auburn University, United States

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number S3400P
Home Org Name Controller's Office Admin
Division Name AVP, Financial Services/Controller
Position Title Financial Reporting Accountant
Job Class Code KA06
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Unique opportunity to join Auburn University’s Business and Administration team as a Financial Reporting Accountant! The Financial Reporting Accountant assists in the preparing and distributing of financial reports and related external audit information and serves as a liaison for various colleges and divisions campus-wide.
Why Should YOU Choose to be a Financial Reporting Accountant for Auburn University?
  • Laid-back, positive work environment!
  • Auburn University was named a “Best in Alabama” employer by Forbes! Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.
  • Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.
  • Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. We encourage continuing education! Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.


It’s a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
Essential Functions
  • Prepares, edits, and reviews the University’s Annual Financial Report, ensuring compliance with GAAP and 100+ GASB pronouncements. Completes assigned year‐end accrual period entries to ensure compliance with GAAP and GASB for all four divisions of the University.
  • Completes assigned audit activities to ensure departmental compliance with GAAP and GASB pronouncements. Assists in the preparation of footnote disclosures required by the GASB pronouncements and annual audit schedules for external auditors, as well as State Examiners of Public Accounts.
  • Assists with answering questions about financial activity and compliance with State of Alabama laws and regulations. Utilizes policies and procedures in place to adhere to financial internal controls.
  • Assists in reviewing legal documents(lease agreements and subscription‐based IT arrangements) to appropriately account for lease/subscriptionassets and liabilities in accordance with GAAP and GASB.
  • Prepares monthly reconciliations (including, but not limited to, bank reconciliations, prepaid insurance, general liability, bond spending, and payroll to fringe expenditures to financial statements) and analysis of financial data to include, but not limited to, revenue and expenditure analysis, calculating projections, and explaining variances on request to enhance administrative decisions affecting university‐wide policies and procedures.
  • Reviews wire transfers and related documentation between Procurement and Business Services and Cash Management to ensure wires are initiated by the department and approved by appropriate units.
  • Reviews and/or prepares journal entries, collection reports (including reimbursement of purchasing card transactions and vanity tags) and cash transfers for University transactions throughout the year for all University departments and units as well as year‐end audit adjustments and reclassifications to make sure financial transactions are in accordance with GAAP and GASB pronouncements.
  • Tests all Banner Finance upgrades, which occur at least quarterly. Reviews system reports. Researches issues and coordinates with Information System Support personnel to resolve out‐of‐balance issues. Ensures proper documentation is uploaded to Xtender.
  • Prepares ad hoc reports for internal and external constituencies, including Institutional Research, Risk Management, bond rating agencies, financial institutions, as well as state federal agencies.
  • Assists in preparing surveys including, but not limited, to Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Delaware Study of Instructional Costs, and Times Higher Education Survey. Reviews Agency funds and notifies responsible parties of deficits.
  • Prepares monthly statements for the Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center (AUHDCC) and the Jule Collins Smith Museum and completes legal expense analysis for General Counsel.
  • Prepares amortization schedules and monthly entries to charge principal and interest payments. Ensures transactions are updated to the general ledger. On a monthly basis, prepares bond payments, including booking the transactions to the general ledger.
  • Assists in the preparation of the Bond Offering Statement. During a bond offering, assists in obtaining data to present to the rating agencies.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
This position is posted at three levels:
Level I

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a degree plus a CPA with 2 years of experience in providing budget services for an organization.


OR
  • Master of Accountancy or Master’s degree plus a CPA

Level II

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a degree plus a CPA with 4 years of experience in providing budget services for an organization.

OR
  • Master of Accountancy or Master’s degree plus a CPA with 2 years of experience in providing budget services for an organization.

Level III

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Master’s degree plus a CPA with 6 years of experience in providing budget services for an organization.

OR
  • Master of Accountancy or Master’s degree plus a CPA with 4 years of experience in providing budget services for an organization.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications


Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
  • CPA is required if Degree is not in Accounting.

Desired Qualifications


Desired Qualifications
  • MAcc and CPA certifications
  • Strong Excel and technical skills
  • Understanding of financial statements and financial reporting
  • Customer service focused and the ability to interact with a variety of skill levels when it comes to accounting

Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $48,700-$107,100
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 02/12/2024
Closing Date 03/30/2024
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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