Financial Associate

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S3954P

Home Org Name
Library Administration

Division Name
Library

Position Title
Financial Associate

Job Class Code
DE02A/B

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn University Libraries seeks candidates for the position of Financial Associate I/II . The individual selected will provide financial and accounting support in budget management, financial reporting, and/or audit/reconciliation.

To learn more about Auburn University Libraries, please visit: https://www.lib.auburn.edu/

Auburn University is more than just an institution; it’s a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference. Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it’s reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.

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Essential Functions

• Prepares, examines, codes, and processes forms, vouchers, and reports for financial transactions.
• Assists with budget preparation and analysis.
• Advises others about development and implementation of new systems and workflow procedures; and may train, assign, and review the work of others.
• Generates, reviews, analyzes, reconciles and processes reports and listings from central offices.
• Collects and disburses cash, checks, and other negotiable instruments.
• Manages receiving, auditing, and reporting of funds into the financial accounting system.
• Monitors and communicates with vendors, departments, and customers regarding payments, billings and other contract or invoice concerns.
• May provide payment services to include (but not limited to) approving payments of invoices and processing requisitions.
• May serve as liaison to central or other finance offices and assists library employees in making official travel accommodations.
• Perform other office work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Depending on the combination of education and experience, the selected finalist will be assigned level I or II.

Level I – High School Diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in financial support services.

Level II – High School Diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in financial support services. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Substitution allowed for 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.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of extensive body of rules, precedents, procedures applicable to administrative support work.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

None Required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$33,600- $55,500

Job Category
Business/Accounting/Finance

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
09/19/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48806
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other Documentation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other
2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee
3. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have 4 years of experience in financial support services OR a degree to use in lieu of experience?
   • Yes
   • No