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Auburn University · 2 months ago

Accountant III

Auburn, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$53K/yr - $90K/yr

4+ years exp

Auburn University is a leading institution in higher education, and they are seeking an Accountant III to serve as an accounting liaison for the National Center for Asphalt Technology. This role involves performing complex accounting duties, preparing financial reports, and maintaining communication with various departments regarding financial information.

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Responsibilities

Prepares, reviews, and oversees expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions, purchasing cards, or other transactions for the college in compliance with approved budgets and Auburn University’s policies and procedures

Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles and approves within designated limits, policies or contracts

Prepares budget reports, department allocation reports or other specialized reports or analysis on a regular or ad hoc basis

Reviews, investigates and corrects errors in financial entries, documents and reports

Maintains operational communication with various central departments concerning accounting and financial information

Performs duties related to service centers to monthly invoice calculations from timesheets, annual variance report analysis, and annual rate calculations

May perform duties related to payroll, personnel actions or similar procedures

Assists with post award financial analysis related to contract or grants

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial managementExcel proficiencyCPA certificationBanner experienceKronos experienceInterpersonal communicationTeamworkOrganizational skills