Staff Accountant

Birmingham, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 52761 - 88524

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Alabama Public Television (APT) is seeking a full-time Staff Accountantfor its Birmingham office. This position provides professional accounting budgeting and financial support for the agency and its assigned departments. This role serves as a trusted business partner to program leaders ensures compliance with State of Alabama fiscal policies and laws and supports accurate timely financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare state purchase orders solicitations and bid documents in Alabama Buys in accordance with all applicable State policies procedures and laws.
Serve as the agencys primary liaison with the State Comptrollers Office on matters related to processing STAARS documents.
Review and audit assigned departments purchase requisitions and travel forms for accuracy completeness and compliance.

Monitor assigned state budgets; analyze variances and recommend or implement revisions as needed.
Prepare assigned month-end account reconciliations and expense allocations; research and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with annual and mid-year budget development forecasting and financial reporting.

Serve as the business partner for assigned departments by providing financial guidance and advice to department heads and staff.
Communicate financial payroll or accounting changes and impacts; develop and conduct formal trainings as needed.
Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Review timecard entries in Workforce Now (WFN) for assigned departments; collaborate with supervisors to resolve exceptions and incomplete timecards.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Accounting.
Current permanent status as an Accountant with the State Merit System.
Two (2) years of experience performing professional-level accounting financial auditing and/or compliance auditing work.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of experience utilizing Alabama Buys for procurement and financial transactions.
Experience using STAARS (State of Alabama Accounting and Resource System) to support financial procurement and budget-related transactions and processes.
Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and Outlook).
Excellent customer service skills including communication in-person by telephone written correspondence and the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and work independently

Benefits

Health Dental Vision Cancer FSA insurance options for employees and eligible dependents
Pension plan
Paid annual and sick leave
Paid parental leave
Thirteen paid holidays

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

How To Apply

You must follow the instructions below before submitting your application here.

This is a State of Alabama Merit System position. To be considered for this position you must be on the employment register for the Staff Accountant classification Class Code: 10612.

Use the following link to apply directly online: Apply Here

You may also download a blank application at . Submit your completed application by mail fax or email:

The State of Alabama Personnel Department

64 North Union Street Suite 300

Montgomery AL 36130

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Key Responsibilities

Prepare state purchase orders solicitations and bid documents in Alabama Buys in accordance with all applicable State policies procedures and laws.
Serve as the agencys primary liaison with the State Comptrollers Office on matters related to processing STAARS documents.
Review and audit assigned departments purchase requisitions and travel forms for accuracy completeness and compliance.

Monitor assigned state budgets; analyze variances and recommend or implement revisions as needed.
Prepare assigned month-end account reconciliations and expense allocations; research and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with annual and mid-year budget development forecasting and financial reporting.

Serve as the business partner for assigned departments by providing financial guidance and advice to department heads and staff.
Communicate financial payroll or accounting changes and impacts; develop and conduct formal trainings as needed.
Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Review timecard entries in Workforce Now (WFN) for assigned departments; collaborate with supervisors to resolve exceptions and incomplete timecards.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Accounting.
Current permanent status as an Accountant with the State Merit System.
Two (2) years of experience performing professional-level accounting financial auditing and/or compliance auditing work.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of experience utilizing Alabama Buys for procurement and financial transactions.
Experience using STAARS (State of Alabama Accounting and Resource System) to support financial procurement and budget-related transactions and processes.
Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and Outlook).
Excellent customer service skills including communication in-person by telephone written correspondence and the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and work independently

Benefits

Health Dental Vision Cancer FSA insurance options for employees and eligible dependents
Pension plan
Paid annual and sick leave
Paid parental leave
Thirteen paid holidays

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

How To Apply

You must follow the instructions below before submitting your application here.

This is a State of Alabama Merit System position. To be considered for this position you must be on the employment register for the Staff Accountant classification Class Code: 10612.

Use the following link to apply directly online: Apply Here

You may also download a blank application at . Submit your completed application by mail fax or email:

The State of Alabama Personnel Department

64 North Union Street Suite 300

Montgomery AL 36130

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Key Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliation
General Ledger Reconciliation
Accounting Software
Account Analysis
GAAP
QuickBooks
Pivot tables
General Ledger Accounting
Accounting
Sage
Account Reconciliation
Microsoft Dynamics GP

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About Company

Alabama Public Television

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