Financial Reporting Accountant
Full Time
Auburn, AL
$48,700 - $93,200 a year
Posted
Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
S2692P
Home Org Name
VP for Bus & Fin & CFO
Division Name
VP for Bus-Fin & CFO
Position Title
Financial Reporting Accountant
Job Class Code
KA06
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Unique opportunity to join
Auburn University’s Division of Business and Finance
as a Financial Reporting Accountant! The Financial Reporting Accountant assists in the preparing and distributing of financial reports and related external audit information and serves as a liaison for various colleges and divisions campus-wide.
Why Should YOU Choose to be a Financial Reporting Accountant for Auburn University?
Why Should YOU Choose to be a Financial Reporting Accountant for Auburn University?
- Laid-back, positive work environment! Including a beautiful office space overlooking Auburn University’s famous Samford Hall!
- Auburn University was named a “Best in Alabama” employer by Forbes! Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.
- Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.
- Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. We encourage continuing education! Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.
About AU Business & Finance: Business & Finance provides leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the business and financial services essential for Auburn University to pursue its mission of teaching, research, and outreach.
It’s a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
Essential Functions
- Assists in preparing, editing, and reviewing/publishing of the financial statements following federal, state and higher education reporting guidelines.
- Serves as liaison between colleges, schools and university departments in order to communicate and monitor mandated federal compliance requirements.
- Prepares ad hoc reports, monthly reconciliations (including, but not limited to, bank reconciliations, prepaid insurance and payroll to fringe expenditures to financial statements) and analysis of financial data to include but not limited to revenue and expenditure analysis, calculating projections, and explaining variances on request to enhance administrative decisions effecting university wide policies and procedures.
- Reviews and/or prepares journal entries, collection reports (including reimbursement of purchasing card transactions) and cash transfers for university transactions throughout the year as well as year-end audit adjustments and reclassifications to make sure financial transactions are recorded properly and are in compliance with federal, state and higher education reporting guidelines.
- Records and monitors internal loans. Prepares monthly entries to charge principal and interest payments. Ensures transactions are updated to the general ledger. On a monthly basis, prepares bond payments, including booking the transactions to the general ledger. Assists in the preparation of the bond Offering Statement. During a bond offering, assists in obtaining data to present to the rating agencies.
- Reviews wire transfers and related documentation between Procurement and Business Services and Cash Management to ensure wires are initiated by the department and approved by appropriate units.
- Completes the annual service center break-even analysis and approval of the rate development calculation.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Degree plus a CPA
Level II - Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in financial reporting and/or auditing.
Level III -Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience in financial reporting and/or auditing.
Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Graduate degrees accepted in lieu of experience, at the rate of 1 year relevant education per year of required experience.
Level II - Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in financial reporting and/or auditing.
Level III -Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience in financial reporting and/or auditing.
Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Graduate degrees accepted in lieu of experience, at the rate of 1 year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
- CPA is required if Degree is not in Accounting.
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$48,700-$93,200
Job Category
Business/Accounting/Finance
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
05/04/2023
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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