Accounting Assistant II - 525905

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)

Department/Organization: 505171 - Supply Store - Ferguson

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some weekends & extended hours

Job Summary: The Accounting Assistant II maintains accurate financial records. Provides accounting and bookkeeping support. Assists University staff in understanding industry standards, current laws, and university policy as it relates to the financial affairs of the University. Provides guidance and trains entry-level Accounting Assistants.

Additional Department Summary: The Accounting Assistant invoices electronically in the computerized accounting system. Completes payment of SupeStore invoices and credits that are sent to Accounts Payable. Maintains "Received Not Invoiced" and outstanding invoices in the computerized accounting system. Assists with cash control functions.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR associate's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge: Basic computer skills. Ability to use a 10-key calculator. Good communications skills, both written and oral. Familiar with Windows, Excel and Word. Ability to multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications: Accounting Degree.

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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other 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. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster