Account Technician

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND is seeking an accounting‑oriented professional to support SMHS Administration and Finance. The role collaborates with the Financial Manager and Analysts to process accounts payable and payroll paperwork, reconcile transactions, and ensure accurate budgeting and reporting.

The position is on-site, 40 hours per week, non-exempt with overtime eligibility, and requires strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or business-related field, or HS diploma with 3 years related experience.
• One year of directly related experience preferred.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and business support; assist with accounts payable transactions.
• Prepare vouchers, journal entries, and other accounting paperwork.
• Review expenditures via accounts payable system.
• Review and approve purchasing card statements.
• Reallocate purchasing card transactions to charge correct accounts.
• Assist with payroll-related processes and HR paperwork.
• Use reporting tools to monitor financial transactions and budgets.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and data entry in models.
• Attend training and support department needs as assigned.

Skills

MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Customer service

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or business-related field

HS diploma with 3 years related experience

Tools

PeopleSoft Finance and HRMS

Procure-to-Pay ERP system

Job description

Salary/Position Classification

• $41,100 - $42,800+ annual, Dependent on experience, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)


• 40 hours per week


• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to provide core business functions for the SMHS Administration and Finance team and all SMHS departments. This position will work collaboratively with the Administration and Finance leadership, Financial Manager, and Financial Analysts to support the needs of the SMHS and its department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide Accounting and Business-Related Support Assist with processing accounts payable transactions as needed

• Prepare vouchers, journal entries, and other accounting related paperwork


• Review expenditures via appropriate accounts payable system


• Review and approve purchasing card statements


• Reallocate purchasing card transactions to correctly charge account, fund and department, as needed


• Make decisions on the correct chart fields to be used so reporting and budgeting is accurate


• Process accounts receivable transactions Prepare departmental deposits


• Process transactions in compliance with UND policies and procedures


• Retain documentation in accordance with UND records retention policies


• Maintain the highest level of accuracy, consistency, and quality control Use problem solving and customer service skills to identify and assess departments' needs, responding positively and in a helpful way

Assist with Monitoring and Reporting of Departments' Financial Transactions and Budgets

• Use PeopleSoft and other reporting tools to record, review and assist with reconciling financial transactions for assigned departments


• Assist financial analysts and financial manager with annual budget preparation, including data entry in the budget model

Coordinate Departmental Payroll Activities and Prepare Appropriate HR Paperwork Assist financial analysts, financial manager and departments with appropriate payroll paperwork

• Assist departments with review of payroll expenditures for compliance and appropriateness


• Monitor payroll and assist with any corrections with deadline periods

Be an Active Team Member including Participation in Meetings, Professional Development, Training and Other Duties as Assigned

• Attend job-related training sessions provided by UND


• Prepare and maintain desk manual for processes


• Other duties as assigned

Required Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel


• Excellent customer service skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including active listening, critical thinking, and the ability to write and speak concisely and express thoughts clearly


• Experience successfully contributing to and working in a team environment


• Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner


• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines


• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed


• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting or business-related field; or HS diploma with 3 years of work experience in a financial or business-related support role such as bookkeeping, accounting, finance, payroll or similar


• One year of directly related experience


• Experience working with MS Office, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel


• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of directly related experience


• Experience in processing, reconciling, budgeting, and reporting of financial transactions


• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance and HRMS (HR/Payroll) modules


• Experience with Procure-to-Pay ERP or other similar accounts payable system


• Experience with UND policies and procedures