What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I position at University of Alabama?
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
- Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Closing at: Oct 23 2026 - 22:55 CDT
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $49,100 - Midpoint: $61,400 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 502702 - Campus Financial Affairs
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Accountant I prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets under general supervision. Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, and/or statements. Completes journal entries. Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures. Determines fund balances. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and procedures.
Additional Department Summary: Supports the Office of Information Technology's (OIT) financial operations by compiling monthly budget reports for leadership review, conducting financial analyses, and preparing reports for external entities. Manages departmental budgets, oversees monthly procurement activity exceeding $1 million, maintains the purchasing ledger, and ensures compliance with University financial policies and procedures. Reviews transactions for proper authorization. Prepares tax reports and federal credit calculations. Maintains digital financial records. Serves as the audit liaison for construction projects.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Banner, IBM TM1, and Concur. Experience in an institution of higher education and understanding of related organizational structures, policies, and procedures; or equivalent experience in a similarly complex organization.
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 any 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. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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Health Insurance, Professional Development, Job TrainingSalary : $49,100 - $61,400