Accounting Assistant II

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States CBA Accounting/Bookkeeping Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible) Closing at: Apr 23 2024 at 22:55 CDT Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $18.
32 - Midpoint: $21.
97 (Hourly N4) Department/Organization: 206102 - Alumni and Corporate Relations Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm Job Summary: The Accounting Assistant II 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 and trains entry-level Accounting Assistants.
Additional Department Summary: Maintains all accounting and budget management functions of the Alumni and Corporate Relations office.
Processes all gifts to the College.
Manages budget for all External Relations and Marketing and Communications funds.
Works on stewardship of donors through restriction reports.
Manages departmental calendars.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR associate's degree or higher.
Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in Concur and Banner and other systems such as BuyBama, Payment Works, Contract Management, and Touchnet.
Proficiency in Denny and Symplicity for donor and corporate partner profiles.
Knowledge of MS Excel and MSWord.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or five (5) years experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
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.