Accounting Assistant III - 528959

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $19 - $24 per Hour 💻 Finance 🗓️ April 6th, 2026

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The University of Alabama is hiring an Accounting Assistant III. This role maintains accurate financial records and provides accounting and bookkeeping support while assisting university staff with financial policies and industry standards. The position also involves training and potentially supervising entry-level Accounting Assistants.

Highlights

Maintains financial ledgers, reconciles state and grant funds, and prepares monthly financial statements.
Supports the College of Engineering's financial operations, assisting department heads, faculty, and staff.
Prepares student Personnel Action forms and coordinates departmental assignments for staff and student workers.
Provides guidance on budget matters and departmental financial procedures.
Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Preferred experience includes reconciling budgets and familiarity with UA systems such as Banner, Concur, Everest, Astra, CIM, CLSS, and Slate.
Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or GED with four years' accounting experience, or associate degree with two years' experience, or a bachelor's degree.
Excellent communication, organizational, data entry, and customer service skills are essential.
Hourly pay range from $19.33 to $24.18.
Works within Campus Financial Affairs, performing duties Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.