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Requisition Number
S3589P




Home Org Name
Contracts & Grants Accounting




Division Name
VP for Research and Economic Dev




Position Title
Financial-Central Assistant




Job Class Code
DE03A/B




Appointment Status
Full-time




Part-time FTE





Limited Term
No




Limited Term Length





Job Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development is excited to begin the search for a Financial Assistant! The individual in this position performs a variety of basic financial and clerical tasks within the Department of Contracts and Grants Accounting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: preparing, examining, coding and processing forms, vouchers, documents and reports for transactions; generating, reviewing, analyzing, reconciling and processing reports/listings; working with others to clarify policies and procedures and resolve discrepancies; work may involve collections and disbursements of cash, checks and other negotiable instruments.

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Essential Functions

• Receives, evaluates, codes, approves, enters, posts and/or processes vouchers, forms, reports, and other documents.


• Identifies and resolves inconsistencies and errors in financial documentation with appropriate persons.


• Assists vendors or departments concerning payments, balances, payroll inquiries, discrepancies or other account issues.


• Makes journal entries, updates accounts on financial systems and updates various budget or management reports.


• Files original vouchers, certificates or other paperwork according to department policies and procedures.


• Supports implementation of new or modified financial systems.


• Collects and processes cash, checks, money orders and/or other negotiable instruments.


• May originate, prepare, and/or approve vouchers, forms, letters, reports and other documents in response to requests.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I - High School diploma or equivalent.

Level II - High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in financial support services.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Degrees accepted in lieu of experience requirement for advanced levels, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.







Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Accurate typing skills (no minimum speed)


• Good reading comprehension skills


• Aptitude for working with numbers


• Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures; ability to work as a team member

Minimum Technology Skills





Minimum License and Certifications








Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work independently


• Ability to think critically


• Banking or bookkeeping experience

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$31,200 - $44,500




Job Category
Business/Accounting/Finance




Working Hours if Non-Traditional





City position is located in:
Auburn




State position is located:
Alabama




List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
n/a




Posting Date
05/02/2024




Closing Date





EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.




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