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Fixed Asset Auditor II

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Department: Accounting & Financial Reporting
Work type: Staff Full-time Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Finance & Accounting

Purpose of the Position:

The Fixed Asset Auditor II is responsible for conducting detailed audits, reconciliation, and compliance tracking of university-owned fixed assets. The role plays a vital part in ensuring that UAH maintains accurate asset records, complies with federal and state regulations, and meets audit requirements. This position works independently in the field and office, performing audits, analyzing data, and supporting asset management processes across campus departments.

This position involves a mix of desk-based work and field inventory duties.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Asset Auditing and Inventory Management:
Conducts physical audits of fixed assets and capital equipment across university departments and remote locations; ensures asset accuracy and proper tagging.
• Departmental Assistance & Communication:
Works with campus departments to resolve inventory discrepancies, complete surplus and transfer forms, and provide asset management guidance.
• Data Reconciliation and Analysis:
Reviews and reconciles asset records within the Banner financial system; identifies discrepancies and prepares audit reports.
• Compliance Monitoring:
Ensures adherence to federal, state, and university property control regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance and ADEPA requirements.
• Mentorship and Task Leadership:
Assists in training and overseeing student workers or junior staff during asset verification or surplus collection activities.
• Surplus Property Coordination:
Helps coordinate the intake, tracking, and disposition of surplus property in compliance with UAH and state surplus procedures.
• Process & Systems Support:
Supports ongoing improvements to asset tracking processes and systems; participates in system testing and process documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of four (4) or more years of experience in inventory management, fixed asset
tracking, auditing, or related administrative/technical work.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and data
comparison functions.
• Ability to work independently, conduct fieldwork across campus, and interact with
staff and faculty in a professional manner.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to lift up to 25 lbs during physical
audits.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as Banner or other fixed asset
modules.
• Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance, state audit standards, or public sector asset
control policies.
• Prior experience conducting property audits in a higher education, government, or
nonprofit setting.
• Familiarity with surplus property coordination, including tagging, surplus forms, and
asset transfer documentation.

Published Salary (if available):

$40,000- $50,000

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.