"Accountant"

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S5056P

Home Org Name
Education Administration

Division Name
College of Education

Position Title
Accountant

Job Class Code
KA01

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn University’s College of Education is excited to begin the search for an Accountant to join our team. This role will serve as the liaison with Central Business and Finance and will oversee daily fiscal and purchasing operations across multiple funding sources. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of fiscal policies and procedures related to vendor payments, travel reimbursements, journal entries, and other financial transactions.

Auburn’s College of Education is home to innovative thinkers and doers, working together to meet society’s education and health challenges while opening doors of opportunity and improving the lives of others. Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career options as educators, administrators, health professionals, counselors, rehabilitation specialists, and more, transforming their communities, our nation, and the world.

We’re looking for an energetic, talented, and performance-minded professional to support our mission of building better futures for all.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and/or prepares expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions, or other transactions for one or more departments, in compliance within designated limits, policies, or contracts.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations, budget reports, other specialized reports, and/or analysis on a regular or ad hoc basis.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approves within designated limits, policies, or contracts.
• Corresponds with Procurement and Business Services, Contracts & Grants Accounting, Budget Services, or other departments concerning accounting and financial information.
• May perform duties related to payroll, personnel actions, or similar procedures.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA

Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA and 2 years of experience in accounting services

Level III: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a degree plus a CPA and 4 years of experience

Substitution allowed for Experience: Graduate degrees accepted in lieu of experience requirement for advanced levels, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. (Example: 2 years of education = 2 years of experience)

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• CPA is required if degree is not within Accounting or Finance.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

• Customer service focused and the ability to interact with a variety of skill levels.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing multiple accounts.
• Well organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Experience utilizing a Higher Ed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$43,600 - $90,330

Job Category
Business/Accounting/Finance

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
02/06/2026

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other
2. Other Documentation