Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago
Accounting Assistant II - 528421
Tuscaloosa, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$18.32/hr - $21.97/hr
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Accounting Assistant II who will maintain accurate financial records and provide accounting and bookkeeping support. The role involves assisting University staff and training entry-level Accounting Assistants while performing moderately complex accounting functions.
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Responsibilities
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
Performs a full range of moderately complex accounting functions requiring extensive knowledge of University travel, spending, purchasing and procurement, tax, contract and grant, student payment policies and procedures, IRS rules and regulations, and state law
Audits for compliance with University policies and procedures, state of Alabama law, and adherence to IRS rules and regulations regarding 1099 and taxable fringe benefit reporting
Utilizes sound judgment involving all expenditure of University funds
Resolves questions and problems regarding the online travel and expense system using phone, email, and web-based screen sharing tools and refers only a limited number of highly complex issues to a manager or director
Completes reporting tasks and review and analysis
Updates approver information
Coordinates and processes invoices from external systems as well as batch processing for declining balance cards
Serves as a liaison to University departments, internal auditors and vendors, and external auditors and vendors
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR associate's degree or higher
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of basic accounting skills and the ability to organize work and time in an efficient manner
Proficient computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet applications, personal computing networks, and internet software
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to work effectively under stress and high levels of activity
Ability to make decisions based on careful analysis and thoughtful judgments
Preferred
Working knowledge of 1099 rules and regulations
Accounts Payable experience
Degree in business or accounting related field
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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