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

Department/Organization: 502305 - Purchasing Card Services

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

Job Summary: The Accounting Assistant II maintains accurate financial records. Provides accounting and bookkeeping support. Assist 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 II reviews reconciled P-Card expense reports to ensure compliance with applicable laws as well as University policies.

This position may be eligible for remote hybrid work.

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: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and with a diverse population. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to make decisions based on careful analysis and thoughtful judgments. Computer skills (spread sheet applications, personal computing networks, internet software, etc.). Ability to work effectively under stress and high levels of activity.

Preferred Qualifications: Accounts Payable, auditing, or Purchasing experience. Concur Travel & Expense experience.

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