Accountant II, Student Account Services

Job overview

The Accountant II, Student Account Services role is onsite in Tuscaloosa, AL, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. The stated pay grade range is $54,000 minimum to $67,500 midpoint per year. The University of Alabama's Student Account Services department supports sponsored programs, grants, and complex student account activities. The accountant provides advanced financial administration and compliance support by reviewing and reconciling transactions, administering awards and reimbursements, and resolving complex account issues. The work helps ensure accurate financial operations and compliance with university policies, funding requirements, and regulations.

What you'll do

• Prepare, reconcile, and audit budgets
• prepare financial reports, invoices, schedules, and statements
• complete journal entries
• review, analyze, and approve expenditures
• determine fund balances
• ensure compliance with laws and university policies
• provide guidance and training to entry-level accountants
• review and reconcile grant and departmental transactions
• administer awards and reimbursements
• manage childcare program billing
• evaluate international student tax and refund exceptions
• serve as an escalation point for complex or high-risk account issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

accountant ii

accounting

student account services

grant administration

financial compliance

university of alabama

tuscaloosa al

full-time

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

$54k–$67.5k/year

cpa

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or a related financial field and two years of accounting experience, or CPA certification.

About the employer

The University of Alabama is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.