• Financial Assistant - Bookstore

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    S4673P

    Home Org Name

     

    Bookstore Administrative

     

    Division Name

     

    AVP, Budgets & Business Operations

    Position Title

    Financial Assistant - Bookstore

     

    Job Class Code

    DE01A/B

    Appointment Status

     

    Full-time

     

    Part-time FTE

     

    Limited Term

     

    No

     

    Limited Term Length

    Job Summary

    **The** Auburn University Bookstore (https://www.aubookstore.com/) **is excited to begin the search for a Financial Assistant!** The Financial Assistant performs a variety of basic financial tasks such as, but not limited to preparing, examining, coding, entering and processing forms, letters, vouchers, documents, and reports in a college, school, or department. Also handles cash, check or other forms of payments or collections.

    Essential Functions

    + Receives, examines, codes, approves, enters, posts and/or processes vouchers, forms, reports, and other documents.

    + Originates, prepares, and/or approves vouchers, forms, letters, papers, schedules, reports and other documents and resolves inconsistencies and errors with appropriate persons.

    + Collects, handles, and accounts for cash, checks, money orders and other forms of payments.

    + Assembles budget data for supervisor and performs accounting and budgeting verification.

    + Assists with or prepares student biweekly payroll, auditing time sheets and entering time on the time entry system for payroll.

    + Supports implementation of new or modified financial systems.

    + Monitors and communicates with vendors, departments, and customers regarding payments, billings and other contract or invoice concerns.

    + Advises staff, faculty, and students of standard policies and procedures.

    + Operates standard office equipment including, but not limited to a desk top computer.

    + May perform various support functions including, but not limited to making meeting, seminar, and travel accommodations, answering phones, greeting visitors, handling mail, maintaining inventories, and preparing HR-related paperwork.

     

    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!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    Level I –

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    Level II -

    + High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience **OR**

    + Associate’s degree **OR**

    + Bachelor’s degree

     

    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

    Minimum Skills and Abilities

    + Standard knowledge of office functions.

     

    Minimum Technology Skills

     

    Minimum License and Certifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $31,280-$47,160

     

    Job Category

     

    Office/Administrative Support

     

    Working Hours if Non-Traditional

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    AL

    List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

     

    Posting Date

     

    08/19/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    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 theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55409

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter

     

    Optional Documents