Accountant

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4177P

Home Org Name
Physics

Division Name
College of Sciences & Math

Position Title
Accountant

Job Class Code
KA01ABC

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Department of Physics in the College of Sciences and Mathematics is seeking an Accountant to manage the finances of the department.

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Essential Functions

• Providing financial reports and budget analysis for the Department Chair
• Managing the contracts and grants post-award accounting for the department’s faculty. This will include organizing and maintaining files of awards; monitoring expenditures to make sure they are allowable and conform to the terms of award; assisting faculty on spending policies and procedures; reporting to faculty on their grants; and liaising with COSAM’s Associate Dean for Research Office.
• Assisting with contracts and grants specialist from the ADR’s office with proposal development as needed.
• Reviewing and approving all financial documents for the department
• Serving as a liaison to the COSAM Business Office and ADR’s office.
• Regularly reviewing, investigating, and correcting financial entries for the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I : Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a degree plus a CPA with no experience.
Level II: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a degree plus a CPA with two years of experience in accounting services.
Level III : Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or degree plus a CPA with four years of experience in accounting services.

Substitutions 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-year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Contracts and Grants accounting experience
• Working knowledge of Auburn University policies and procedures
• Experience with Anaplan

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$42,330 - $87,700

Job Category
Business/Accounting/Finance

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
08/02/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other

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