ACCOUNTANT SENIOR
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The role is well-suited for those interested in academia and offers stability and a structured environment within a growing educational foundation.
- Stable role in a reputable educational institution
- Hybrid work model allows flexibility
- Clear path for career within structured environment
- Lower salary range compared to corporate accounting roles
Pros
- Stable position within an educational institution
- Clear responsibilities and structured environment
- Potential for personal contribution to educational finance
Cons
- Salary range is lower compared to corporate roles
- Focused more on compliance and consistency than innovation
- May lack fast-paced excitement of private sector
Who it's for
Mid-Level • Hybrid
Good fit
- Individuals seeking stability in their career
- Accountants interested in educational finance
- Candidates who prefer compliance-focused roles
Not recommended for
- Professionals desiring a fast-paced environment
- Those looking for high earning potential
- Individuals who prefer innovation-heavy roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Description
This Accountant Senior supports the financial operations of UAB Educational Foundation by performing advanced accounting duties in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and University policies. This position assists the Assistant Vice President with accounting functions such as preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports; ensuring compliance with tax and audit requirements; and supporting the preparation of annual budgets and financial analyses. The role maintains fixed assets and other subsidiary ledgers and contributes to the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting for assigned areas. The role may coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
To perform a variety of professional accounting duties such as monitoring accounts, preparing entries, gathering data, generating a variety of routine and ad hoc financial reports, reviewing projected budget versus actual performance, and conducting special analyses and projects. To identify, analyze, interpret and ensure appropriate recording of financial transactions. To advise and/or resolve difficult accounting problems for less experienced accounting staff and hospital departments. To monitor monthly financial statements and project reports and direct any problems to appropriate personnel. To cooperate with independent, regulatory and third party auditors in conducting audits. To aid in the implementation of and facilitates use of the Decision Support System for budgeting and financial reporting. To assist in maintaining and monitoring contract administration system. To supervise and train assigned accounting staff.
Job responsibilities and duties:
- Prepares, reviews, and records journal entries and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and University policies.
- Assists with the preparation of tax filings and related schedules for Educational Foundation entities; coordinates with external tax advisors as needed.
- Assists in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, cash flow analyses, and other management reports to support decision-making.
- Monitors monthly financial activity, identifies variances, and recommends corrective actions as necessary.
- Performs other accounting and financial duties as assigned to support the departmental needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary range: $58,660 - $60,419.76
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
