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Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Minimum: $68,500 - Midpoint: $89,100 (Salaried E11) Department/Organization:  702202 - Contract and Grant Accounting Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University  policy .  Job Summary:  The Manager Contract and Grant Accounting oversees all aspects of post-award financial accounting for the Office for Contract & Grant Accounting to ensure compliance, accuracy, and strategic financial management. Provides management and supervision of CGA personnel. Develops and delivers training to various stakeholders. Interprets sponsor and University requirements. Implements continuous improvement for the department. Additional Department Summary:  The Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA) department at the University of Alabama manages all post-award accounting and financial administration of externally sponsored projects, including award set-up and management in the University’s accounting systems, cash management, general accounting functions, sponsor invoicing, reporting, audit activities, effort reporting, and compliance with federal, state, local, private, sponsor, and University rules and regulations. In the last fiscal year, CGA managed $606 million in active ongoing activities. Theis position plays a critical role in supporting the current and future sponsored programs growth. Fosters collaborative relationships across the organization including Sponsored Programs, Compliance, Finance & Accounting, Procurement, etc. to ensure the overall long-term success of externally sponsored research and The University of Alabama (UA). Provides day-to-day financial and regulatory oversight of post-award financial activities for externally sponsored projects at UA, responsibility includes mentorship, training, and direct supervision of CGA personnel. Manages key processes including, month-end close, award set-up in the University’s accounting system, effort reporting, financial reporting, letter of credit draws, invoicing, indirect cost returns to colleges/administrative units, and project closeout. Manages key compliance processes including subrecipient risk assessments, subrecipient monitoring, and internal and external audits of sponsored projects. Supports education, outreach, and communication to CGA personnel, researchers, and staff across the University in accordance with federal regulations, University policies, and sponsor requirements. Collaborates with various University departments and offices in the administration and development of systems designed to monitor effort certification, cost sharing, and fiscal compliance issues (e.g., payroll, accounting, purchasing, and travel). Interacts with outside organizations (both prime sponsors and subrecipients). Provides advice and assistance to the Assistant Vice President for Research Finance regarding overall financial compliance by the University. Develops and maintains various reports for internal and external reporting. Required Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of accounting experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and four (4) years of accounting experience. Skills and Knowledge:  Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate and interact with contract and grant accountants, senior leadership, Principal Investigators, administrators, auditors, and sponsors with a customer service perspective. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing financial regulatory environment. Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial systems (such as PeopleSoft, Banner, Workday, Oracle, or other similar systems), accounting systems, effort reporting systems, electronic research administration systems, and Microsoft Office suite. Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex data and develop meaningful solutions to specific problems in collaboration with colleagues. Excellent organizational skills to work with changing priorities and demanding workload, and to meet multiple and variable priorities and deadlines. In-depth knowledge of federal and state costing policies, federal uniform requirements (2 CFR 200), generally accepted accounting principles, cost allocation methods, and accounting policies and procedures in an academic environment. Proven record of collegial communication and cooperative initiatives with colleagues in sponsored programs, contracting, research compliance, finance, faculty, and administration. Proven success in directing the work of financial staff and providing effective management of significant external funding. Preferred Qualifications:  Ten (10) or more years of experience working in contract and grant accounting in a research-intensive institution of higher education. Experience managing a team in a professional, hybrid environment. Experience with Banner. Experience with ERP implementation. Seven (7) years of professional accounting, audit, and/or financial compliance experience. CRA or CFRA certification or CPA license. Experience providing leadership and mentorship to departmental staff in all aspects of post-award financial management. Evidence of collaborative work in a team environment and participation in the professional recruitment, development, and management of team members. Experience in contract and grant fiscal administration for externally sponsored funding 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. Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s  Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal  poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8) Department/Organization:  502702 - Campus Financial Affairs Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Job Summary:  The Accountant II prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets. 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 and trains entry-level accountants. Additional Department Summary:  The University of Alabama Press is the scholarly publishing arm of the University of Alabama that acquires, develops, publishes, and markets 60+ new books a year. The Press also manages a backlist of 1,800 previous books still in print. Alabama Heritage is a 40-year-old non-profit quarterly magazine co-published by the University of Alabama, UAB, and the Alabama Department of Archives and History with a fulltime staff of four. Required Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or related financial field and two (2) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Skills and Knowledge:  Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated and able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively. Proficient in advanced spreadsheet and database operations. Ability to utilize online financial systems. Preferred Qualifications:  Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Experience working in higher education accounting and experience processing contracts and royalty payments. Banner, Concur, and BuyBama experience. Ability to analyze and interpret complex data. Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s  Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal  poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

San Antonio, Texas, Job Family Group: Staff Department/Office: Controller (Business Office) Time Type: Full time Compensation: $112,702.49-$140,878.11 Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education. Exemption Status: Exempt Job Description: The Associate Controller provides leadership and oversight of the University's accounting operations, including general ledger management, sponsored projects accounting, and disbursement-related financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll, purchasing card administration, and expense reimbursement. The position ensures timely, accurate, and compliant accounting and disbursements, supports stewardship of sponsored funding and maintains strong internal controls, effective training, and consistent policy adherence. The Associate Controller collaborates closely with the Controller to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the Business Office. This position serves as a key member of the accounting leadership team. JOB DUTIES Prepares and directs assigned work papers for the University's annual financial audits, single audit, worker's compensation, benefit plan audits, and other regulatory or grant-specific audits, and respond to auditor requests. Directs day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, grant accounting, and processing, analysis and reporting of accounts payable, payroll, purchasing cards, and expense reimbursements in compliance with GAAP, federal, state, and local regulations and University policies, assist with cash management and disbursement activities as needed, and prepare the monthly cash forecast for review by executive management. Ensures payroll tax reporting and remittances are timely and in compliance with applicable regulations. Issues applicable tax forms including IRS Forms W-2, 1099-MISC, 1095-C, and 1042-S. Completes federal and state quarterly reports. Directs Facilities & Administrative (F&A) rate proposals for federal agreements every four years, managing the approximately two-month process from start to finish. Directs processes to increase the efficiency of the departments while maintaining an effective internal control structure: periodic self-audits of each area. Monitor and analyze KPIs, operational metrics, and system reports to identify trends, mitigate risk, and enhance financial processes. Prepares and reviews journal entries during month-end and year-end, including grant-related adjustments and allocations and payroll adjustments, to ensure accurate reporting in the general ledger. Ensures the timely remittance of contributions to the retirement plan administrator for retirement and Emeriti plans and analyzes contribution data to ensure compliance with IRS 403(b) contribution limits. Directs the reporting of executive compensation and taxable fringe benefits; includes reporting of compensation and benefits for the University's 990 federal tax return. Keeps abreast of federal, state, and local laws or regulations that impacts the area of responsibility. Lead and coordinate training initiatives for faculty and staff on disbursement processes, policies, and compliance expectations. Advises on accounting and grant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ensures compliance with all federal and state requirements for sponsored projects and grants, including governmental, grant funding, NACUBO surveys/reports, and single audit requirements. Directs and monitors the management of grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and University policies. Directs, develops, and evaluates employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all policies and applicable laws. Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; creates work schedules and conducts performance appraisals, counsels, and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems. Collaborates with IT, HR, and other campus departments to ensure efficient end-to-end workflows and system integrations. Reviews and updates Business Office policies to ensure alignment with evolving laws, regulations, and best practices. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interact with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies. Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines. Performs other duties as required. EDUCATION Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field from four-year college or university. EXPERIENCE Required: Five years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, month-end close, payroll, and accounts payable processing Minimum of three years of supervisory experience Preferred: Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience Five or more years of supervisory experience Experience with Workday and enterprise reporting tools, such as Informer, Business Objects or Synoptix. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Required: Knowledge of GAAP and FASB pronouncements. Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments. Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP). OTHER REQUIREMENTS All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manager of a department. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 4 -5 NUMBER OF INDIRECT REPORTS 7 - 9 D ECISION MAKING Plan and perform complex work where only general policies or procedures are available. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY No responsibility for budget, revenues, and/or expenditure authority. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Over $5,000,000

Dallas, Texas, Job Title GOS Client Accountant Job Description Summary Under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Manager, this position performs various clerical and accounting tasks according to standard operating procedures. These tasks include processing invoices, AP-related vendor management functions, entry level journal entries, and completing related documentation and reporting functions. Job Description Oversees the end-to-end processing of invoices, verifying the accuracy of documentation and validating Vendor IDs. This includes checking for data quality (invoice #, dates, descriptions, critical errors), ensuring GL coding matches account uniqueness, reviewing for duplicate submissions, and working with Facilities Managers to match invoices with POs. Enters various data into appropriate database systems. This specifically includes tracking vendor AP portal onboarding status and outstanding steps to support the platformâ™s rollout, as well as gathering and verifying required documentation for vendor ACH requests. Maintains integrity of database accounting systems by managing the master vendor list. This includes handling remit address changes and ensuring terminated vendors are deactivated to prevent erroneous payments. Reconciles vendor statements in Excel to identify gaps and request missing invoices. Proactively investigates invoices that are not moving through workflows, determining root causes and proposing next steps to resolve holds. Responds to vendor, FM team, and client requests for information. Leads monthly meetings with major vendors to review and close out aged items, manages the AP inbox, and acts as the lead liaison for the account team to understand and prevent PO violations. Performs other accounting, clerical, and administrative tasks. This includes owning the creation and management of the invoice issues list, creating accountability for all AP tasks, and independently prioritizing account deliverables. Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidateâ™s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 55,250.00 - $65,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: âœCushman & Wakefieldâ

Texas, Texas, ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over 1,000,000 units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This role applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare general and standard journal entries, assist in budget development, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management. JOB DESCRIPTION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Compiles and analyzes financial information in preparation for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports, and makes appropriate journal entries for recording in the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures. Reviews budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents, and researches and resolves discrepancies as necessary. Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit, makes mortgage payments and distributions, and ensures accuracy. Maintains and coordinates accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control. Analyzes and reviews accounting and financial resources for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings and budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, private funding, contracts, grants, and other corporate financial and accounting transactions. Acts as liaison to internal and external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial transactions, providing research data and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner. Communicates with on-site and other property managers to assist in completing pre-close and close activities, answer questions, provide support, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time client and Company reporting. Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analyses, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary. BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelorâ™s/Masterâ™s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, from an accredited college or university. 3 years of minimum relevant experience in accounting or a financial setting, with experience that demonstrates the application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Employment history that demonstrates the application and usage of an accounting and financial background sufficient to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles. Must be proactive, self-directed, highly motivated, and possess skills in time management in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously. SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Demonstrated proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with financial and property management systems (Yardi, One Site, etc.). Comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance best practices as well as relevant laws and regulations. TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Team members work in an office or a remote work environment. No special physical demands are required. Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position. Job demands may require long periods of sitting. #LI-TR1 Additional Compensation : Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location. Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance. Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs. Robust Benefits Offered*: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service. Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure. For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability. 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter). 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service. Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy). Employee Assistance Program. Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans. Charitable giving program and benefits. *Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority. Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.