Central Accountant I, II, III

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $48K - $113K

💻 Finance

🗓️ June 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Central Accountant I, II, III. This role involves creating and maintaining accounts, performing journal entries, financial reporting, analysis, and audit/reconciliation of accounts specifically for Contracts & Grants Accounting within the Office of the Sr. Vice President of Research and Economic Development.

Highlights

Manage journal entries, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and auditing for Contracts & Grants Accounting.
Review transactions for compliance, close accounts for expired contracts, and prepare various financial analyses and reports.
Communicate with internal departments and sponsoring agencies to ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
Conduct audits and collaborate with external and internal auditors.
Prepare tax returns and federal forms as needed and recommend improvements to accounting practices and systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel with broad knowledge of accounting principles and excellent communication skills.
Minimum qualifications vary by level, requiring a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with 0 to 6 years of relevant accounting experience.
CPA license, higher education experience, and contracts and grants accounting knowledge are desired qualifications.
Salary range from $47,620 to $113,330 annually.
Works within the Contracts & Grants Accounting department under the VP for Research and Economic Development division.