• Financial Assistant

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    S4879P

    Home Org Name

     

    Student Business & Account Services

     

    Division Name

     

    AVP, Financial Services/Controller

    Position Title

    Financial Assistant

     

    Job Class Code

    DE03A/B

    Appointment Status

     

    Full-time

     

    Part-time FTE

     

    Limited Term

     

    No

     

    Limited Term Length

    Job Summary

    **Student Business and Account Services at Auburn University** is searching for a Financial Assistantto perform a variety of basic financial tasks such as preparing, examining, coding, and processing forms, vouchers, letters, documents, and reports. This position provides final review and approval of expenditure documentation for university system.

    Essential Functions

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

    + Identifies and resolves inconsistencies and errors in financial documentation with appropriate persons.

    + Assists vendors, parents, students or departments concerning payments, balances, payroll inquiries, discrepancies or other account issues.

    + Makes journal entries, updates accounts on financial systems and updates various budget or management reports.

    + Files original vouchers, certificates or other paperwork according to department policies and procedures.

    + Supports implementation of new or modified financial systems.

    + Collects and processes cash, checks, stock, money orders and/or other negotiable instruments.

    + May originate, prepare, and/or approve vouchers, forms, letters, reports and other documents in response to requests.

     

    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**

    + Bachelor’s degree

     

    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

    Minimum Skills and Abilities

    + Standard knowledge of office functions

    + Working knowledge of Auburn University administrative systems appropriate to the position

     

    Minimum Technology Skills

     

    Minimum License and Certifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications

    + Experience with Banner, Touchnet and/or Touchnet Cashiering.

    + Customer service experience.

    + Experience in a professional financial office setting or bank (taking payments, reconciling accounts, preparing bank deposits).

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $32,210 - $48,580

     

    Job Category

     

    Business/Accounting/Finance

     

    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

     

    11/06/2025

     

    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/56786

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter

     

    Optional Documents