Accountant I

Posting Details -------------------

Position Information Position Number 005275

Position Title Accountant I - 005275

Division Academic Affairs

Department 300000 - SRVP Academic Affairs Office

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Academic Affairs office is seeking to hire an Accountant I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

• Performs various accounting functions for the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Serves as the contact person for general accounting questions for units reporting to the Division of Academic Affairs.
• Maintains financial records of assigned activities.
• Reviews personnel paperwork for accuracy to include EPAFs and PAs and works with departments to correct any errors.
• Runs processes and reports in Banner related to paying part-time faculty (FLAC) and communicates with colleges to correct errors.
• Assists in monitoring departmental emails daily to distribute, follow-up, and ensure that documents are processed timely and correctly.
• Reviews transfer requests.
• Prepares routine and special journal entries as needed.
• Assists in financial analysis as directed by management including pulling data and preparing summaries from appropriate reporting systems, as well as balancing and reconciliation.
• Reconciles monthly department transactions.
• Periodically provides training to support staff in units reporting to the Division of Academic Affairs.
• Assists with maintaining and closing out departmental budgets.
• Communicates in person, on the phone, and by email.
• 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 11/05/2026

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