Accountant II/III

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.

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

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1. * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
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2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University.
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3. * 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
4. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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   • 3-5
   • 5-7
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5. * 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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