Accountant

Auburn

$40,000 - $82,800

tuition assistance

United States, Alabama, Auburn

1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number	S3834P
Home Org Name	Physics
Division Name	College of Sciences & Math
Position Title	Accountant
Job Class Code	KA01ABC
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary	The Department of Physics in the College of Sciences and Mathematics is seeking an Accountant to manage the finances of the department. About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community. Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.
Essential Functions	Providing financial reports and budget analysis for the Department Chair Managing the contracts and grants post-award accounting for the department's faculty. This will include organizing and maintaining files of awards; monitoring expenditures to make sure they are allowable and conform to the terms of award; assisting faculty on spending policies and procedures; reporting to faculty on their grants; and liaising with COSAM's Associate Dean for Research Office. Assisting with contracts and grants specialist from the ADR's office with proposal development as needed. Reviewing and approving all financial documents for the department Serving as a liaison to the COSAM Business Office and ADR's office. Regularly reviewing, investigating, and correcting financial entries for the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a degree plus a CPA with no experience.

Level II: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a degree plus a CPA with two years of experience in accounting services.

Level III: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or degree plus a CPA with four years of experience in accounting services.

Substitutions Allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one-year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities	Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills Broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Excellent organization and time management skills Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications	Contracts and Grants accounting experience Working knowledge of Auburn University policies and procedures Experience with Anaplan

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range	$40,000 - $82,800
Job Category	Business/Accounting/Finance
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	AL
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date	08/02/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement	AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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