FINANCIAL OFFICER III

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Under minimal supervision, manages and has significant authority for financial operations of a large complex unit requiring comprehensive knowledge of principles, procedures and practices specific to accounting, financial analysis and budgeting.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Supervises departmental accounting operations and activities including approval and processing of disbursement requisitions and internal requisitions, personnel action papers, interaction with vendors, and compliance with UAB bid policy and procedures.
• Makes decisions regarding the reporting and use of financial resources.
• Provides ongoing financial analysis of departmental accounting functions.
• Ensures proper accounting for all state, grant, contract and/or revenue accounts. May make decisions regarding short-term investments.
• Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and University accounting system.
• May manage revenue-producing activities.
• May have responsibility for effort reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and administers budgets and financial systems, projects revenue and develops and monitors financial policies and procedures.
• Develops financial statements and provides reports to department chairperson, department head, director or other senior leader(s).
• May supervise accounting office staff which may include hiring, training, evaluating performance, disciplinary actions and, if necessary, discharge of staff.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field

Salary Range: $77,640 - $126,170

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field
• And seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement

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