Accountant

Position Information

Position Information

Vacancy Number:
S-01144

Position Title:
Accountant

Classification Title:

Department:
Financial and Administrative Services

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Internal financial reporting/analysis
• Serve as an accounting liaison to administrative and academic units; act as the first point of contact for questions and inquiries and respond in a professional and collegial manner.
• Assist in formulating and implementing resolutions to problems relative to accounting records and reports.
• Create routine and custom reports for management.
• Analyze and reconcile accounts.
• Perform a variety of standard and complex accounting functions.
• Prepare departmental collection reports, vendor vouchers, travel vouchers, requisitions, journal entries, salary/wage transfers and any other accounting entries necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of advanced accounting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of University accounting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of acceptable supervisory practices
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices ( GAAP )
• Ability to communicate effectively in both an oral and written manner
• Ability to make decisions based on careful analysis and thoughtful judgement
• Ability to engage and serve customer base with a friendly and energetic attitude
• Ability to maintain financial documents
• Ability to analyze financial information to identify discrepancies, patterns, etc.
• Ability to identify solutions to financial problems and discrepancies
• Ability to prepare financial reports
• Ability to develop written presentations
• Ability to present information to a group
• Ability to supervise

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting

Preferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in Accounting, Public Accounting Experience

Job Open Date:
05/22/2024

This posting will remain open until closed:
Yes

Job Close Date:

About the University/College

Located in Alabama's vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don't just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6765

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3. Professional Reference Sheet

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