Accountant II

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 502702 - Campus Financial Affairs

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings & weekends as necessary.

Job Summary: The Accountant II prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets. Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, and/or statements. Completes journal entries. Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures. Determines fund balances. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and procedures. Provides guidance and trains entry-level accountants.

Additional Department Summary: Assists with overseeing the daily financial operations of the college and program(s). Offers ongoing training and guidance to departments on financial and purchasing policies and procedures. Contributes to special projects and process improvements to enhance overall financial operations. Provides financial assistance with fundraisers and events, occasionally on weekends and/or outside of normal office hours.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or related financial field and two (2) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Skills and Knowledge: High level of competency working in Microsoft Excel to create complex financial spreadsheets using formulas, analysis tools, and report generation. Proficiency in Concur, Axiom, Everest, and Banner. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications: Background in higher education with experience in Banner, Workday, Huron Research Suite, or similar accounting systems. Familiarity and experience with UA purchasing, travel, and p-card policies. CPA certification. Experience with contract and grant related activities.

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 any 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. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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