Accounting Assistant III - 528764

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $19 - $24 per Hour 💻 Finance 🗓️ March 7th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Accounting Assistant III. The role requires maintaining accurate financial records and providing accounting and bookkeeping support, including assisting university staff with financial policies and supervising entry-level accounting assistants. The position also involves managing financial reports, budget issues, and serving as a liaison between departments.

Highlights

Maintain accurate financial records and provide accounting/bookkeeping support
Assist University staff on compliance with financial policies and industry standards
Supervise and train entry-level Accounting Assistants
Monitor general ledger accounts, financial reports, and reconciliations for University Libraries
Support budgeting processes and assist Director of Financial Affairs
Coordinate with multiple campus departments including Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Advancement, Purchasing, and Contract Management
Process travel expense reports, orders for equipment, budget changes, journal entries, and departmental transfers
Required minimum qualifications: High school diploma or GED with 4 years of accounting experience, or associate's degree with 2 years, or bachelor's degree
Preferred skills include proficiency in Excel, Banner, Word, Voyager, Axiom, web-based systems, and knowledge of University spending guidelines
Pay range: $19.33 to $24.18 hourly; position eligible for hybrid work