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Salary: $54,515.00 - $89,060.00 Annually
Location : Lawson - Birmingham, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08525
College/Division: LAWSON-601040-Fiscal Management
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Lawson State Community College
Position Summary
The Fiscal Analyst/Accountant performs professional duties by maintaining accurate and timely financial records for the College. This position performs key accounting functions including bank and investment reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, grant accounting, and cash management. The role also supports financial reporting and assists with audits to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations. Supports other roles in fiscal services. A high degree of decision-making and independent judgment with matters of significance is expected in this role to help the institution make smart business decisions.
Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3-2 $54,515 -$89,060 based on experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reconcile all bank accounts to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
2. Reconcile investment accounts and record related activity.
3. Prepare and post journal entries as required.
4. Analyze balance sheet accounts and make appropriate adjustments.
5. Record, analyze, and bill for various grants in accordance with applicable requirements.
6. Analyze daily cash activity and assist with cash management projections.
7. Assist in the preparation of the College's financial statements, balance sheets and income statements.
8. Provide support to the College's auditors during audits.
9. Serve as backup support to other roles as assigned.
10. Assist federal, state, and local auditors by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
11. Monitor and analyze assigned financial accounts.
12. Conduct cost-benefit studies for new projects or programs.
13. Ensure financial records follow laws, ACCS, and Lawson State policies and rules, such as GAAP.
14. Perform related duties as required to support departmental and institutional operations.
15. Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments within the fiscal and accounting field and make recommendations to the CFO.
16. Prepare standard and specialized reports through operational analysis of data from College systems, sub-systems, and procedures; provide information to management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports, and presenting findings, analyses, and recommendations.
17. Serve on College and System-wide committees as assigned.
18. Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Lawson State Community College.
19. Represent the College professionally in responding to ACCS System Office employees, business and education executives, auditors, college personnel, students, and the public.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by the CFO, Director of Accounting, or designee

Qualifications
REQUIRED

1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting or related.
2. Three (3) years of related experience.
3. Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, and financial management.
4. Knowledge of financial statement analysis with the ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under moderate pressure of schedules, deadlines, and requirements for accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skill.
• Ability to think in a logical manner and to organize and analyze data.
• Exercises a high degree of confidentiality, independent judgment, initiative, and self-direction, and effectively manages stress associated with the work.
• Ability to meet the needs of the College by working a flexible schedule, including day, evening, night, and weekend hours.
• Ability to travel on occasion and work across multiple campuses.
• Knowledge of state government fiscal and accounting processes. A
• Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts; interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports.
• Demonstrated understanding, sensitivity, and commitment to meeting the needs of the diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and disability background of the student and community population.
• Represents the College in a professional manner in responding to ACCS System Office employees, business/education executives, college personnel, students, and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. General office environment with the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
2. Ability to travel independently and navigate between multiple campuses.
3. Ability to occasionally lift, move, or transport materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.

Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.
A complete application packet consists of:

• A cover letter
• An Online application
• A current resume
• A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.
Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:
Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).
Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alaba