Accountant II/III
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 5, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Details
Requisition Number
S689P
Home Org Name
AG Administration (Orgn: 120000)
Division Name
College of Agriculture
Position Title
Accountant II/III
Job Class Code
KA01B/C
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. The Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station ( AAES ) and College of Agriculture ( COA ) have a combined budget of approximately $75 million that funds activities in all three mission areas of Auburn University. Sources of funding include state appropriations, federal appropriations, auxiliary revenues, contracts and grants, and private gifts. The management of the financial and human resource activities is the responsibility of the business office for the AAES and COA in which this position is assigned.
Essential Functions
The successful candidate will be career-oriented and will have both sound accounting and customer service skills to accomplish the goals of the Director and Assistant Director of the AAES and College of Agriculture Business Office. This individual will assist in the financial support of various groups and individuals in the organization including, but not limited to: AAES Research Centers, academic departments in the College of Agriculture, Dean and Director’s office, and other groups within the two organizations. In addition, this position interacts with groups across campus. Being responsive and attentive to their requests is critical. In addition to financial support, this individual may perform duties related to payroll and assist the Office of Student Services with the awarding or scholarships.
Education Level
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or a degree plus a CPA.
Field of Study
Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA
Years of Experience
2 years
Area of Experience
Experience in accounting services.
Level II Salary range: $31,300 – $52,100
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Accountant III : 4 years of experience in accounting services.
Salary range: $35,000 – $58,400
Education Level
Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.
Field of Study
Years of Experience
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of accounting and budget principles, practices, and the analysis of financial data is required. Applicants must be organized, accurate, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple challenging projects simultaneously. A proven history of working both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines while adjusting workload is required. Additionally, the successful candidate must possess excellent presentation skills, written and interpersonal communications skills, and a strong commitment to delivering customer service.
Minimum Technology Skills
Experience using MS Excel, relational databases, and accounting software to provide solutions by analyzing complex sets of data is essential.
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Desired qualifications include the following:
An undergraduate degree in Accounting; CPA and/or Masters of Accountancy; solid background experience in accounting; experience with financial management in the area of planning, forecasting, and budgeting; and advanced skills in Excel.
Salary Grade
31
Salary Range
$31,300 - $58,400
Job Category
Business/Accounting/Finance
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
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Posting Date
03/05/2021
Closing Date
EEO Statement
A commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment is required. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please utilize the attachment feature and attach
a cover letter and resume. Only COMPLETE applications will be considered for selection. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/21640
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
- AU Employment website
- Employment websites (Indeed, HigherEd Jobs, etc.)
- Veterans Assistance Services
- Disability Assistance Services
- Newspaper
- Professional Journal
- Listserv
- HR email
- Social Media
- State Employment Service
- Walk-in
- Other
- * Please select the answer that best describes your current
employment relationship with Auburn University.
- Not a current Auburn employee
- Current Auburn employee in position less than one year
- Current Auburn employee in position more than one year
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited
institution in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA?
- Yes
- No
- Degree plus CPA
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of
position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
- * Please describe your related experience in detail and provide
the job titles of the positions in which you obtained it. 'Please
see resume' is not a valid answer.
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