"Financial Assistant - Bookstore"

Financial Assistant - Bookstore

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4673P

Home Org Name: Bookstore Administrative

Division Name: AVP, Budgets & Business Operations

Job Class Code: DE01A/B

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The Auburn University Bookstore is excited to begin the search for a Financial Assistant! The Financial Assistant performs a variety of basic financial tasks such as, but not limited to preparing, examining, coding, entering and processing forms, letters, vouchers, documents, and reports in a college, school, or department. Also handles cash, check or other forms of payments or collections.

Essential Functions

• Receives, examines, codes, approves, enters, posts and/or processes vouchers, forms, reports, and other documents.
• Originates, prepares, and/or approves vouchers, forms, letters, papers, schedules, reports and other documents and resolves inconsistencies and errors with appropriate persons.
• Collects, handles, and accounts for cash, checks, money orders and other forms of payments.
• Assembles budget data for supervisor and performs accounting and budgeting verification.
• Assists with or prepares student biweekly payroll, auditing time sheets and entering time on the time entry system for payroll.
• Supports implementation of new or modified financial systems.
• Monitors and communicates with vendors, departments, and customers regarding payments, billings and other contract or invoice concerns.
• Advises staff, faculty, and students of standard policies and procedures.
• Operates standard office equipment including, but not limited to a desk top computer.
• May perform various support functions including, but not limited to making meeting, seminar, and travel accommodations, answering phones, greeting visitors, handling mail, maintaining inventories, and preparing HR-related paperwork.

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 Associate's degree OR Bachelor's degree

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Standard knowledge of office functions.

Salary Range: $31,280-$47,160

Job Category: Office/Administrative Support

City position is located in Auburn

State position is located AL

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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