Accounting Assistant II

Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $18.32 - Midpoint : $21.97 (Hourly N4)

Department / Organization : 214241 - Computer Science

Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm

Job Summary : The Accounting Assistant II maintains accurate financial records. Provides accounting and bookkeeping support. Assists University staff in understanding industry standards, current laws, and university policy as it relates to the financial affairs of the University. Provides guidance and trains entry-level Accounting Assistants.

Additional Department Summary : Provides administrative support for the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (ALA-AI). Manages budgets, reconciliations, and procurement. Coordinates events, travel, and reporting; and supporting other operational needs. Oversees the Centers online presence and communications, including digital learning resources, social media, newsletters, and outreach materials, while ensuring alignment with UA branding. Contributes to building and maintaining partnerships across academic, industry, and institutional stakeholders. Assists with reports and presentations to strengthen engagement.

Required Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR associate's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge : Proficiency in using personal computers and standard application software (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), with some advanced proficiency in Excel. Strong organizational, communication, and public engagement skills, particularly in managing social media and online learning platforms. Punctual, reliable, and committed to providing excellent written and verbal communication as well as customer-friendly service. Skilled in efficient and accurate computer and data entry. Ability to coordinate multiple events and activities simultaneously. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment and to engage effectively with stakeholders, including researchers, students, and external partners. Capable of researching and preparing comprehensive reports. Ability to work productively in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions, while demonstrating tact, versatility, adaptability, and a high degree of self-motivation and initiative.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience with University of Alabama systems such as Concur, Banner, and BuyBAMA. Familiarity with UAs financial, travel, and purchasing policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to event coordination, guest speaker arrangements, and operational support for academic centers.

Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCs Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.