Posting Details
Position Number003645Position TitleAccountant II - 003645DivisionFinance and AdministrationDepartment172100 - Business OfficeMinimum Qualifications
Bachelors 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 QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Business 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
- Reconciles the University’s operating bank account on a monthly basis to include reconciling checks, credit cards and deposits to the bank statement.
- Identifies outstanding entries and contacts departments for adjustments.
- Serves as contact person for bank account questions.
- Resolves issues and identifies processes that could streamline duties.
- Performs various accounting functions for Auxiliary Enterprises to include preparing monthly financial statements, reconciling various general ledger accounts, recording inventory adjustments, assisting auditors with the review of physical inventories, reviewing and processing daily reports and vouchers, calculating and recording payroll accruals, reconciling Auxiliary subsystems to the Banner system and serving as contact person for general questions.
- Reconciles various general and subsidiary accounts; prepares year-end schedules for external auditors.
- Remits sales tax on a monthly basis.
- Approves certain payment requisitions for the Controller.
- Reconciles the University’s payroll and various bank accounts on a monthly basis.
- Remits utility tax on a monthly basis.
- Files excise tax reports on a yearly basis.
- Maintains books and records of USA Research and Technology Corporation to include monthly recording of transactions, ensuring funds received are deposited and recorded, ensuring appropriate disbursement checks are prepared, reconciling bank accounts, developing and publishing monthly/quarterly financial statements and preparing financial analyses as requested by management.
- Prepares endowment fund monthly statement, working closely with the Development Office in identifying and matching gifts.
- Utilizes a calculator and personal computer to perform duties.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date09/05/2025Job 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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