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Accountant III

Auburn University, ALFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-11

Core

Acts as the accounting liaison for assigned personnel, focusing on Contracts and Grants Accounting, journal entries, reporting, budget analysis, and audit/reconciliation for the School of Fisheries.

Role type

Senior IC accountant (grants and contracts)

Builds

Financial compliance and reporting for Principal Investigators (PIs) and research awards

Domain

Higher education + grants and contracts accounting

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Grants and contracts accounting, budget analysis, audit and reconciliation, effort certification, journal voucher processing, compliance with CFR200

Preferred skills

CPA certification

Technologies

ERP systems, financial reporting tools

Responsibilities

Analyze awards, subcontracts, and accounts for compliance with CFR200; monitor award balances and identify budget deficits; reconcile assigned accounts monthly; process journal vouchers and budget transfers; validate effort certifications and prepare salary wage transfers; examine and approve staff expense reports, purchase cards, and travel reimbursements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC