Posting Details
Position Number008188Position TitleAccountant I - 008188DivisionFinance and AdministrationDepartment172300 - Grants and Contracts AccountingMinimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Grants and Contracts Accounting Office is seeking to hire an Accountant I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Performs various general accounting functions for Grants & Contracts to include:
- Reconciling various general ledger accounts.
- Making deposits and submits invoices.
- Reviewing and approving direct pay requests, cost transfers and Personnel Action forms.
- Preparing and keying budget entries and journal entries.
- Reconciling grant funds.
- Sending out grant activation notices.
- Monitors cash for the restricted funds.
- Reconciles accounts receivable balances in various restricted funds.
- Monitors and documents cost sharing requirements for grant funds.
- Monitors expenditures of restricted funds to ensure they adhere to all University, State and Federal policies, are allowable under the terms of the agreements and adheres to the budget.
- Communicates with various University personnel regarding regulations of various funding agencies.
- Answers questions and helps resolve problems for various University personnel.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date07/23/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * 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?
- * 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?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportThe University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at:
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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