FINANCIAL OFFICER I

FINANCIAL OFFICER I

University of Alabama, Birmingham - 4.1 Birmingham, AL Job Details $43,890 - $71,320 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Finance advising Accounting systems Microsoft Excel Financial data reconciliation Oracle Management Customer service Bachelor's degree in business Financial management report preparation Mid-level Financial analysis Invoice processing Bachelor's degree Financial record maintenance Accounting and finance experience Payroll Purchasing Deposits Budget management in education Practicing budget management in an educational setting Bachelor's degree in accounting Training Business Ad-hoc reporting 2 years Accounting Communication skills Full Job Description Description

THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a

FINANCIAL OFFICER

to serve in the capacity of Financial Officer I for the School of Engineering, providing fiscal and budgetary services for the Dean's office and assigned units. Knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures specific to accounting, financial analysis and budgetary processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages assigned departmental accounts and provides ongoing financial analysis of department accounting functions. Assures proper accounting for state, grant, and contract and/or revenue accounts as assigned. Provides analysis of gross expenditures and makes recommendations for maintaining fiscal stability. Reconcile assigned accounts GL and/or GA accounts Prepare journal entries Prepare deposits of receipts. Assists in developing and administering budgets. May establish and maintain financial management databases and systems which conform to standard accounting practices. Monitors adherence to financial policy and procedure. Assist in annual budget preparation and entry Prepare and maintain databases for various uses, including scholarships, surveys, and ad hoc analysis and reporting. Develops and provides financial statements and reports to upper management on regular or requested basis. Prepare timely monthly reports Prepare annual reports Ad hoc reports Special projects. May supervise departmental accounting operations and activities which could include approval and processing of disbursement and internal requisitions. Interacts with vendors and complies with UAB bid policy and procedures. Approve department initiated payment requests and P-card purchases Processes subcontract invoices and journal entries per institutional financial policies. May make decisions regarding the use of financial resources. Provides financial guidance to staff and appropriate University personnel and coordinates integration with University Accounting system. May prepare and/or supervise processing of departmental personnel action forms as well as assume some payroll duties. Acts as liaison with appropriate University financial staff. Provide Financial training and guidance as needed Ensure annual financial training is completed for appropriate faculty and staff. Perform other duties as assigned. (

Annual Salary:

$43,890 - $71,320) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferred:

Proficient in Excel Self-Starter Diligent in following through on assignments Highly organized, with keen attention to detail Ability to work with a high degree of independence Strong communication skills and customer service skills Maintain confidentiality of information Experience with Oracle UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location :

University Job Category :

Finance Organization :

440000000

School of Engineering Dean's Office Employee Status :

Regular Shift :

Day/1st Shift Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite