Accountant III - CCHS Finance Office - 531147

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $57,200 - Midpoint: $74,300 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 502702 - Campus Financial Affairs

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; occasional evening/weekend hours as needed

Job Summary: The Accountant III prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets under minimal supervision. Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, and/or statements. Completes journal entries. Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures. Determines fund balances. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and procedures. Provides guidance, trains, and/or may supervise entry-level accountants.

Additional Department Summary: Serves as a financial and budget liaison to a variety of departments within the College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS). Assists with managing all fiscal operations, including budget development and administration, fiscal accountability, financial planning, and resource management to maximize the effective use of departmental and organizational resources. Performs a variety of complex administrative, financial, and accounting functions, including budget analysis, forecasting, auditing, strategic planning, financial modeling, and other related activities to ensure fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

Assists with managing financial and accounting services for the Capstone Health Services Foundation (CHSF), including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, employee benefit plans, inventory and asset management, and general ledger operations. Partners with the Director of Financial Affairs to provide financial leadership and coordination across CCHS enterprise services, including collaboration with medical billing, compliance, purchasing, health IT, human resources, and other administrative and operational units to support the academic, clinical, research, and business functions of the college and foundation.

Performs research and develops financial and operational reporting to support academic, clinical, scholarly, and research enterprises. Ensures the integrity of financial reporting systems, data reporting systems, operational reporting systems, and accreditation reporting processes. Performs all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and data reporting functions, while ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial analyses and reports for leadership decision-making.

Performs salary budget processes, departmental budget reporting, routine monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and financial forecasting. Provides oversight for all aspects of state budget accounting processes, including Banner and Concur review, reconciliation, compliance, and reporting. Follows, enforces, and assists in the development and continuous improvement of internal processes, control policies, and operating procedures in compliance with University of Alabama, CCHS, SHC, and CHSF policies, as well as applicable financial, regulatory, and audit requirements. Partners with college and foundation finance team members to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of financial reporting and internal controls across all assigned areas of responsibility.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field and five (5) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and three (3) years of accounting experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting and an environment of constant growth and change. Ability to analyze and interpret complex data. Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. Ability to monitor and adhere to quality control standards. Ability to work at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions. Ability to cope with stressful conditions. Ability to demonstrate tact, versatility, and adaptability. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative. Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare operations, including medical billing, credentialing, clinical workflows, healthcare finance, and healthcare management best practices.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant. Advanced expertise in data analytics, including experience with various database systems, mining, reporting, and dashboard development.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 13 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time

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