"Financial Assistant"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4879P

Home Org Name
Student Business & Account Services

Division Name
AVP, Financial Services/Controller

Position Title
Financial Assistant

Job Class Code
DE03A/B

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

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

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, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

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

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

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).

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$32,210 - $48,580

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
11/06/2025

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56786

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.
   (Open Ended Question)
2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
   * Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   * Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   * Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   * Not an Auburn or AUM employee
3. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
   * Yes
   * No