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Overview The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking an Accountant . This position performs professional accounting duties to control and document the handling of all funds within an assigned area. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial statements/reports; making recommendations to improve internal controls, operating effectiveness and efficiency; and performing other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Special Instructions: Combine into one document and upload your cover letter and resume under the “resume upload” section (maximum file size: 5 MB) Required Documents: • Resume • Cover Letter Responsibilities Responsibilities include: • Preparing and reviewing financial statements/reports; making recommendations to improve internal controls, operating effectiveness and efficiency; and performing other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. • Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. • Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information. • Prepares, reviews and oversees expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions, reimbursement, reconciliations, projections/forecasting and other transaction for the department in compliance with approved budgets and University’s policies and procedures. • Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approves within designated limits, policies or contracts. • Prepares budget reports, department allocation reports or other specialized reports or analysis on a regular or ad hoc basis. • Identify risks and areas in need of improvement to prevent mistakes. • Reviews, investigates and corrects errors in financial entries, documents and reports. • Maintains operational communication with various central departments concerning accounting and financial information. • Will perform duties related to payroll, personnel actions or similar procedures. Will assist faculty with post award financial analysis related to contract or grants. Qualifications Level I ( $43,600 – $69,760) : • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, OR a Degree plus a CPA. Level II ( $49,050 – $78,480 ) : • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, OR a Degree plus a CPA and 2 years of experience in accounting services. Level III ( $53,140 – $90,330 ) : • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, OR a Degree plus a CPA and 4 years of experience in accounting services. SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. Contract Type Continuing Why Work at Auburn? • Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. • Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. • We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. • Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. • A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. • Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. Posted Date 9/14/2026

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The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking an Accountant .
Special Instructions: Combine into one document and upload your cover letter and resume under the “resume upload” section (maximum file size: 5 MB)
Cover Letter
Preparing and reviewing financial statements/reports; making recommendations to improve internal controls, operating effectiveness and efficiency; and performing other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approves within designated limits, policies or contracts.
Prepares budget reports, department allocation reports or other specialized reports or analysis on a regular or ad hoc basis.
Identify risks and areas in need of improvement to prevent mistakes.
Reviews, investigates and corrects errors in financial entries, documents and reports.
Maintains operational communication with various central departments concerning accounting and financial information.
Will perform duties related to payroll, personnel actions or similar procedures. Will assist faculty with post award financial analysis related to contract or grants.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, OR a Degree plus a CPA.
Level II ( $49,050 – $78,480 ) :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, OR a Degree plus a CPA and 2 years of experience in accounting services.
Level III ( $53,140 – $90,330 ) :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, OR a Degree plus a CPA and 4 years of experience in accounting services.
Contract Type
Why Work at Auburn?
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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