Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number 005275 Position Title Accountant II - 005275 Division Academic Affairs Department 300000 - SRVP Academic Affairs Office Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years of professional accounting experience. A master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama's Academic Affairs Office is seeking to hire an Accountant II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Performs various accounting functions for the Office of Academic Affairs.
- Serves as the contact person for general accounting questions for units reporting to the Division of Academic Affairs.
- Maintains financial records of assigned activities.
- Reviews personnel paperwork for accuracy to include EPAFs and PAs and works with departments to correct any errors.
- Runs processes and reports in Banner related to paying part-time faculty (FLAC) and communicates with colleges to correct errors.
- Reviews and approves requests for changes to the chart of accounts for the Division of Academic Affairs.
- Assists in monitoring departmental emails daily to distribute, follow-up, and ensure that documents are processed timely and correctly.
- Reviews transfer requests.
- Reviews payments and transactions in Concur Payment System.
- Prepares routine and special journal entries as needed.
- Assists in financial analysis as directed by management including pulling data and preparing summaries from appropriate reporting systems, as well as balancing and reconciliation.
- Reconciles monthly department transactions.
- Periodically provides training to support staff in units reporting to the Division of Academic Affairs.
- Assists with maintaining and closing out departmental budgets.
- Meet with financial support staff as needed.
- Communicates in person, on the phone, and by email.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/26/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday - Friday Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes
No
- Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
Yes
No
- The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Yes
No
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than High School
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- How many years of related experience do you have?
Less than 1 year
Between 1 - 3 years
Between 3 - 5 years
Between 5 - 7 years
More than 7 years
- How did you hear about this position?
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LinkedIn
Zip Recruiter
Indeed
HigherEd Jobs
Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
Facebook
Word of mouth
Other
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