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TES Financial Assistant

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number TES1560P
Home Org Name Biological Sciences
Division Name College of Sciences & Math
Position Title TES Financial Assistant
Estimated Hours Per Week 20+
Anticipated Length of Assignment
Job Summary
Assist with accounting, financial and clerical administration within the Department of Biological Sciences.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
  • Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  • Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  • Assistance with special projects
  • Seasonal work
  • Emergencies


If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.
Essential Functions
  • Assisting with purchasing card reconciliation (approximately 500 transactions totaling ~$100,000 per month)
  • Preparing travel expense vouchers, e-vendor vouchers, and other financial transactions.
  • Assisting in advising faculty and staff on standard practices and procedures regarding travel and purchasing cards.
  • Organizing, processing, and coding documents for financial transactions.
  • Administrative and clerical tasks in the operations of the graduate program
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications
Four year degree in accounting or finance. Experience in accounting and/or financial reporting. Experience with Auburn University policies and procedures.
Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $8.00-$20.00/hour depending on qualifications
Work Hours Monday-Friday; 7:45am-4:45pm
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date 02/14/2023
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/35248

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Letter of Recommendation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-3
    • 3-5
    • 5-7
    • 7+
  3. * How many years of Administrative support experience do you have?
    • 0-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10 or more