Accountant II

The University of Alabama is hiring an Accountant II. The role involves preparing, reconciling, and auditing budgets, generating financial reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and university policies. The Accountant II also provides guidance to junior accountants and manages complex financial transactions related to student accounts and grants.

• Prepares budgets, financial reports, invoices, and journal entries.
• Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures and fund balances.
• Ensures compliance with laws, university policies, and funding regulations.
• Provides training and guidance to entry-level accountants.
• Manages childcare program billing and evaluates international student tax and refund exceptions.
• Serves as an escalation point for complex or high-risk account issues.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field with two years of experience or CPA certification.
• Preferred experience includes three to five years in student accounts, grants administration, or higher education financial operations.
• Strong financial analysis, policy interpretation, and independent decision-making skills are essential.
• Salary range from $54,000 to $67,500 annually, with a standard Monday-Friday work schedule.