"Financial Assistant"

Financial Assistant

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Bursar and Student Accounts

Type:
Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4879P

Home Org Name: Student Business & Account Services

Division Name: AVP, Financial Services/Controller

Job Class Code: DE03A/B

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

Student Business and Account Services at Auburn University is searching for a Financial Assistant to perform a variety of basic financial tasks such as preparing, examining, coding, and processing forms, vouchers, letters, documents, and reports. This position provides final review and approval of expenditure documentation for university system.

Essential Functions

• Receives, evaluates, codes, approves, enters, posts and/or processes vouchers, forms, reports, and other documents.
• Identifies and resolves inconsistencies and errors in financial documentation with appropriate persons.
• Assists vendors, parents, students or departments concerning payments, balances, payroll inquiries, discrepancies or other account issues.
• Makes journal entries, updates accounts on financial systems and updates various budget or management reports.
• Files original vouchers, certificates or other paperwork according to department policies and procedures.
• Supports implementation of new or modified financial systems.
• Collects and processes cash, checks, stock, money orders and/or other negotiable instruments.
• May originate, prepare, and/or approve vouchers, forms, letters, reports and other documents in response to requests.

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

Level I:
High school diploma or equivalent

Level II:
High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience OR
Bachelor's degree

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Standard knowledge of office functions
• Working knowledge of Auburn University administrative systems appropriate to the position

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Banner, Touchnet and/or Touchnet Cashiering.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience in a professional financial office setting or bank (taking payments, reconciling accounts, preparing bank deposits).

Salary Range: $32,210 - $48,580

Job Category: Business/Accounting/Finance

City position is located in
Auburn

State position is located
AL

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