Accountant

Inside Higher Ed

Chapel Hill (NC)

On-site

USD 41,328

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chapel Hill is seeking a part-time Accountant to manage payroll funding and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, advanced Excel skills, and fund accounting experience. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to analyze financial data effectively. Flexible hours with a starting compensation of $30 per hour.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
Experience reconciling financial transactions is mandatory.
Higher Education Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage funding for all central school payroll.
Generate various financial reports for school leadership.
Monitor financial activity and ensure adherence to policies.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge

Analytical skills

Fund Accounting Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework

Associate's degree in accounting

Associate's degree in business with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework

Tools

PeopleSoft

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Department SPH - Finance - 460105

Career Area Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date 09/17/2025

Application Deadline 09/22/2025

Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title Accountant

Position Number 20073096

Vacancy ID S026144

Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary

Hours Per Week 20

Work Schedule Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Hours flexible.

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $30.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date 09/29/2025

Estimated Duration Of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

The mission of the Gillings School of Global Public Health’s finance office is to oversee budget planning, management and reporting at the School level and to lead financial policy development and implementation on behalf of the School. We serve as an adviser to School personnel on compliance matters and as a liaison between the School and auditors (internal and external). We also serve as the liaison between the School and various offices around campus (Provost’s Office, Budget Office, Office of University Counsel, Internal Audit, as well as other UNC-Chapel Hill offices) on finance and compliance-related issues. The finance office directly manages financials for the central School units (CAUs) and the Public Health Foundation.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to:

Manage funding for all central school payroll. Perform detailed analysis on payroll funding sources for yearend to ensure school is maximizing STATE funds and fringe pool in conjunction with other funding sources. Develops a spending plan and works with supervisor to move payroll spending based on analysis performed.
Serve as primary approver for central school finance transactions and as budget approver for all school HA transactions.
Monitor fund balances, manage deficits, and ensure appropriate use of resources.
Monitor financial activity to ensure adherence to UNG, state, federal, and other sponsor policies and procedures.
Serve as a subject matter expert for the ConnectCarolina (PeopleSoft) financial modules. Serve as subject matter expert and advisor for InfoPorte and other departmental tools.
Generate various financial reports for school leadership.
Oversees, manages and reconciles complex revenue sharing related to the MPH @ UNC online/residential off-model degree programs.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in accounting; or Associate’s degree in business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge required.

Demonstrated analytical skills including ability to analyze large volumes of data. Experience reconciling financial transactions required.

Fund Accounting Experience Required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Higher Education Experience Preferred. Peoplesoft Experience a Plus.

Website skills a plus.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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