Financial Assistant - Bookstore

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 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.

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.

Location: Auburn, Alabama, United States.