Accountant III

Position Overview

This position will serve as the accounting liaison with Central Business and Finance areas to perform routine to complex professional accounting duties for the National Center for Asphalt Technology in the College of Engineering.

• Prepare, review, and oversee expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions, purchasing cards, and other transactions for the college in compliance with approved budgets and Auburn University’s policies and procedures.
• Determine proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles and approve within designated limits, policies, or contracts.
• Prepare budget reports, department allocation reports, and other specialized reports or analyses on a regular or ad hoc basis.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Maintain operational communication with various central departments concerning accounting and financial information.
• Perform duties related to service centers, including monthly invoice calculations from timesheets, annual variance report analysis, and annual rate calculations.
• May perform duties related to payroll, personnel actions, or similar procedures.
• Assist with post-award financial analysis related to contracts or grants.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field plus a CPA and 4 years of experience in accounting services.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work, and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of financial management.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with administrative offices across campus.

• Higher education experience.
• Experience with Banner and Kronos.
• Knowledge of college/university accounting practices.

Salary Range: $53,140 – $90,330

Job Category:
Business/Accounting/Finance

Location:

Auburn, Alabama

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