Posting Details Position Information Position Number 003031 Position Title Accountant III
- 003031 Division Finance and Administration Department 172300
- Grants and Contracts Accounting Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of professional accounting experience.
A master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with grants, service centers and/or clinical trials is preferred. Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama's Office of Grants and Contracts Accounting is seeking to hire an Accountant III . Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions Supervises and/or performs general accounting functions for Grants and Contracts. Prepares monthly and quarterly expenditure reports and monthly, quarterly, or annual billing for granting agencies. Monitors cash for the restricted funds. Reconciles miscellaneous accounts in the restricted fund in order to monitor accounts receivable balances and ensures the accuracy of revenue. Monitors and documents cost sharing requirements for grant accounts. Reviews awards when received and works with Sponsored Programs Administration to revise awards of any ambiguous terms. Supervises and/or monitors grants and contracts expenditures for adherence to University, State, and Federal policies, allowability of expenditures under the terms of the agreements and adherence to the budget. Supervises and/or reviews service center rate calculations, billing and account reconciliations and coordinates, as needed, with Sponsored Programs Administration, University Attorney, Internal Audit and outside agencies. Participates in service center policy discussions and meetings. Monitors monthly the increased internal controls resulting from the implementation of Uniform Guidance. Investigates, non-compliance and performs root cause analysis. Communicates with deans, chairs, principal investigators, business managers and other departmental staff regarding regulations of funding agencies. Advises campus Research Administration on cost principles. Assists in establishing new procedures that are necessary to address changes in regulations. Works closely with PI's to answer questions and resolve problems and with sponsoring agencies to understand the increasing complexity of rules and compliance. Creates internal and external reports. Distributes effort reporting documents, follow-up on receipt and resolves discrepancies. Backs up to and/or reviews clinical trial contracts and completes billing and account reconciliations and coordinates, as needed, with Sponsored Programs Administration, University Attorney Internal Audit and outside agencies. Participates in clinical trial policy discussions and meetings. Prepares summary of Current Restricted Funds Expenditures by Division. Prepares financial schedules required by external auditors for the A-133 report. Assists with documentation and reports relating to annual audit. Maintenance of consultant/subcontract digital files. Uses a calculator and personal computer to prepare financial statements as required by the funding agency. Possesses excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate well both orally and in writing. Utilizes user report generator to create internal and external reports from extracted mainframe data. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required. Related duties as required. Posting Information Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/04/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday
- Friday Working Hours 8:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m. Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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- Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No
- Do you have a legal right to work in the United States? Yes No
- The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Yes No
- What is the highest level of education you have completed? Less than High School High School Diploma or equivalent Associates Degree Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months) Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months) Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- How many years of related experience do you have? Less than 1 year Between 1
- 3 years Between 3
- 5 years Between 5
- 7 years More than 7 years
- How did you hear about this position?
USA website LinkedIn Zip Recruiter Indeed HigherEd Jobs Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works Facebook Word of mouth Other Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO. EO Employer
- minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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