Accountant I

Join the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University as a detail-oriented and collaborative Accountant I, providing essential accounting and financial support across multiple academic and administrative units within the college.

About the role

This position plays a critical role in supporting the college's financial operations by processing, reviewing, and monitoring a variety of financial transactions while ensuring compliance with university policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards. Approximately 60% of responsibilities will support College of Liberal Arts Finance operations, with the remaining 40% dedicated to financial operations primarily within the Department of English and other designated academic departments as assigned. The Accountant I will serve as a key financial resource for departments across the college and contribute to the effective stewardship of university resources through transaction review, compliance monitoring, reconciliation, reporting, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Financial Transaction Processing & Review
  • Process and review travel vouchers and employee reimbursement requests.
  • Manage purchase card (P-Card) transactions and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
  • Support financial approval workflows and review transactions for completeness and accuracy.
  • Process salary and wage transfers and related financial adjustments.
  • Review invoices for funding availability, policy compliance, and payment accuracy.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Assist with quarterly financial reporting, reconciliation, and budget monitoring activities.
  • Monitor financial transactions and documentation to ensure compliance with university policies and financial regulations.
  • Support departmental financial operations through the application of accounting principles and governmental accounting standards (GASB).
  • Maintain accurate financial records and assist in identifying and resolving transaction discrepancies.
• Departmental Financial Support
  • Serve as the primary financial contact for assigned departments within the College of Liberal Arts.
  • Respond to financial inquiries and provide guidance regarding university fiscal policies and procedures.
• Operational Support
  • Collaborate with the College's finance team to support effective financial management and reporting.
  • Assist with special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts designed to strengthen operational efficiency and financial compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or a degree in a business-related field plus a CPA (licensed as a Certified Public Accountant).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with higher education or governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
• Experience processing travel reimbursements, procurement transactions, financial reporting, or reconciliation activities.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools.

Pay

Budgeted salary range: $52,320–$61,040 annually.

Benefits

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, 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.