TES Accountant I

TES Accountant I

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Business and Financial Services

Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $20.00/Hr. - USD $30.00/Hr.

Job Type: Temporary

Department: Admin-Science & Math

Associated Division: College of Sciences & Math

Req ID: 8829

Overview

Acts as accounting liaison with Central Business and Finance areas with respect to journal entries, reporting, analysis, and audit/reconciliation of accounts within COSAM Outreach Department.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for TES.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions, or other transactions for one or more departments, in compliance with approved budgets and the University/department procedures.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approves within designated limits, policies, or contracts.
• Prepares budget reports, department allocation reports, inventory reports, or other specialized reports or analyses on a regular or ad hoc basis.
• Corresponds with Procurement, Contracts and Grants Accounting, Budget Services, or other departments concerning accounting and financial information.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• May assist faculty with preparation and financial analysis related to contract or grant proposals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, OR a Degree plus a CPA.

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!

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