What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant II - Regular Part-time (Benefits eligible) position at University of Alabama?
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
- F&O - Finance
- Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Closing at: Dec 15 2025 - 22:55 CST
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)
Department/Organization: 502702 - Campus Financial Affairs
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 20-25 hours/week
Job Summary: The Accounting Assistant II maintains accurate financial records. Provides accounting and bookkeeping support. Assists University staff in understanding industry standards, current laws, and university policy as it relates to the financial affairs of the University. Provides guidance and trains entry-level Accounting Assistants.
Additional Department Summary: Works with Department of Psychology faculty and staff. Assists with sponsored project awards with budget coordination and expenditure planning. Purchases supplies and equipment. Completes research participant payments. Balances budgets monthly. Prepares ePAs for grant faculty, staff, and graduate students. Develops and maintains database for grant reports and activities.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR associate's degree or higher.
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with UA systems (Concur, Banner, Everest K2, etc.) Grant and budget management experience.
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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