Accountant III

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 502702 - Campus Financial Affairs

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Accountant III prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets under minimal supervision. Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, and/or statements. Completes journal entries. Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures. Determines fund balances. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and procedures. Provides guidance, trains, and/or may supervise entry-level accountants.

Additional Department Summary: Provides financial oversight for the Division of Advancement. Oversees budget development, financial reporting, contract administration, personnel-related fiscal processes, and gift and endowed fund analysis. Ensures sound fiscal stewardship, compliance with University policies, effective resource management, and operational support for Advancement departments and affiliated organizations.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field and five (5) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and three (3) years of accounting experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines and work cross-functionally with other departments to accomplish a common goal. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks through the use of reporting. Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Banner or similar accounting systems within a higher education setting. Strong background in fund accounting, with demonstrated knowledge of various fund types including gifts and endowments. CPA certification.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.