Financial Associate

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4707P

Home Org Name

Entomology and Plant Pathology

Division Name

College of Agriculture

Position Title

Financial Associate (Part-time)

Job Class Code

DE02A

Appointment Status

Part-time

Part-time FTE

.50

Limited Term

Yes

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

This is a part-time (50%) one year, limited term appointment renewable upon satisfactory job performance and availability of funds.

The individual selected for this position will assist with routine financial transactions and payment services for the department of Entomology and Plant Pathology.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist faculty, staff, and students with general financial matters, including travel vouchers and payment of invoices on vendor vouchers.

• Assist with purchasing card reconciliations each month.

• Prepare collections reports and journal vouchers (budget transfers and departmental error corrections).

• Prepare purchase requisitions and work with faculty and staff to secure all required backup documentation (quotes, vendor disclosures, sole source, software approvals, etc.).

• Assist the departmental accountant and department chair with other financial matters as needed, including generating reports, entering salary wage transfers, entering labor distribution EPAFs, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in financial support services.

Degrees accepted in lieu of experience

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Demonstrated proficiency and experience working with MS Excel

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include knowledge of or experience with Auburn University's financial policies and procedures.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$31,200 - $37,200

Job Category

Business/Accounting/Finance

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

08/25/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55589

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents