Foundation General Accountant

Job in Normal, Madison County, Alabama, 35762, USA

Listing for: Alabama A&M University

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-28

Job specializations:

Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting & Finance
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance

Location: Normal

Accounting Position

This position involves professional accounting work of a moderately complex nature. This position is part of the Alabama A&M University Foundation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Process and upload all payments for the AAMU Foundation

· Upload all positive pay files

· Process all payables and receivables for the AAMU Foundation Plaza

· Manage the day-to-day operations of the financial accounts at financial institutions

· Process wire transfers

· Pick up and distribute AAMU Foundation mail

· Prepare journal entries

· Process payment cancellation requests

· Review and resolve uncashed checks on a weekly basis

· Manage the virtual credit card payment system

· Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum

Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related field)

· At least six months of experience with Microsoft Excel at an advanced level

· Must be available for periodic evening and weekend work

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge of systems of internal controls

· Strong analytical and organization skills

· Strong comprehension skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Proficient in basic accounting principles

· Must be detail-oriented