FINANCIAL OFFICER I

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine seeks a Financial Officer I to perform financial functions that support clinical and administrative operations in compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental guidelines. The Financial Officer I conducts financial analysis, participates in budgetary processes, and manages general ledger reconciliation, financial statements, and PDA accounts. This position reviews, approves, and processes reimbursement invoices and procurement requests; reconciles HSF credit card transactions; and routes contractual agreements for approval. The Financial Officer I also reports expenditures, develops departmental policies that promote accountability and compliance, and serves as a point of contact for internal and external parties on financial activities. In addition, this role maintains current knowledge of financial systems and software, trains staff, and implements new processes to streamline operations and improve the cost-effectiveness of financial resources.

General Responsibilities

• Serves as a key contributor to the financial integrity and operational stability of the assigned unit by applying established principles of accounting, financial analysis, and budget management. Supports informed decision-making through consistent evaluation of financial activity, reliable reporting practices, and adherence to institutional policies.

• Strengthens fiscal operations by maintaining effective financial systems, coordinating with University stakeholders, guiding departmental personnel, and ensuring alignment with broader organizational standards.

• Contributes to the responsible use of financial resources and fosters continuity across financial, administrative, and vendor-related processes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• May make decisions regarding the use of financial resources. Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and appropriate University personnel and coordinates integration with University accounting system.

• Uses knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures specific to accounting, financial analysis and budgetary processes.

• Manages assigned departmental accounts and provides ongoing financial analysis of departmental accounting functions.

• Assures proper accounting for state, grant, contract and/or revenue accounts as assigned.

• Provides analysis of gross expenditures and makes recommendations for maintaining fiscal stability.

• Assists in developing and administering budgets. Provides fiscal and budgetary services to an assigned unit.

• May establish and maintain financial management databases and systems which conform to standard accounting practices.

• Monitors adherence to financial policy and procedure. Develops and provides financial statements and reports to upper management on regular or requested basis.

• May supervise departmental accounting operations and activities which could include approval and processing of disbursement and internal requisitions.

• May prepare and/or supervise processing of departmental personnel action forms and as well as assume some payroll duties. Acts as liaison with appropriate University financial staff.

Salary Range: $43,890-$71,320

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required.

• Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
  

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