Accountant I - 525442

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization: 508102 - Bus Admin for Const & Physical Plt

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

Job Summary: The Accountant I prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets under general 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.

Additional Department Summary: The Accountant I will assist management with the Facilities and Construction departments operating budgets and related accounting functions. This process includes reporting and conducting research as necessary, as this position works with a variety of stakeholders across campus. This position will also be responsible for the processing/entering vendor utility bills in the EnergyCap utility software.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field.

Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in working with personal computers and standard application software.

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