University of Alabama at Birmingham

Director- Accounting

University of Alabama at Birmingham • $100K — $120K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum of six years related experience
  • Preferred four years of leadership experience
  • Licensed accountant relevant to state preferred
  • Master's degree in a related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Direct accounting activities and manage resources
  • Supervise financial statement preparation, audits, and accuracy reviews
  • Monitor data development for general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll
  • Analyze financial information, projections, and variances
  • Assist management in understanding financial reports and identifying cost savings
  • Coordinate quarterly reporting preparation and submissions
  • Develop and maintain accounting systems and controls

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Associate Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Additional benefits as applicable
Full Job Description
Position Overview

  • Department: General Finance
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
  • Work Location: Daniel Building
  • Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more


What You Will Do

Directs accounting activities and resources.
  • Supervises preparation of corporate financial statements, reports and audits and reviews for accuracy.
  • Monitors development of data and entries to general ledger, accounts payable and payroll.
  • Performs detailed analysis of financial information. Analyzes projections and details variances. Assists management with understanding and analyzing financial reports and developing cost savings measures.
  • Coordinates preparation and submission of quarterly reporting. Ensures compliance with internal financial requirements as well as regulatory requirements.
  • Develops, implements and maintains general accounting systems and controls ensuring best practice standards across the institution and in line with corporate guidance.


What You Will Need

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations
  • Accountant licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed preferred.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience required. Four (4) years of leadership experience preferred. Master's degree in a related field preferred.


Additional Preferences

No additional Preferences

About University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a doctoral, research-intensive university that offers degrees in over 140 programs of study. UAB is the largest research institution in the state of Alabama and the largest employer in the Birmingham metropolitan area. The university is renowned for its medical research and health care programs, and is home to the UAB Health System, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States. UAB is also a leader in the fields of engineering, business, education, and the arts and sciences.
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23,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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