Accountant 1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accountant 1 position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is responsible for managing and monitoring financial activities across multiple Centers and Core Facilities within the School of Medicine Finance and Research Service Center. It covers grants, contracts, gifts, overhead, and state funds, and requires accurate budgeting, reporting, and billing to ensure compliance.

Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree with relevant finance background.
• Experience communicating financial information to researchers.
• Ability to manage multiple shifting priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor financial activities in Centers and Core Facilities.
• Budget planning, financial reporting, and billings.
• Ensure compliance across grants, contracts, gifts, and overhead.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Financial reporting

Budget planning

Education

Four year degree in accounting or finance

Masters preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Department:

Med Ad - Finance Service Ctr-420109

Career Area :

Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date:

08/25/2026

Application Deadline:

09/08/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Accountant 1

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20053313; 20052867; 20038539; 20071115; 20071116

Vacancy ID:

NF0009976

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$60,000 - $70,000

Proposed Start Date:

09/28/2026

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

The Accountant 1 position is responsible for managing and monitoring financial activities in multiple Centers and Core Facilities that are part of the School of Medicine Finance and Research Service Center. Fund types managed include grants, contracts, trusts, trials, gifts, Medical Foundation, overhead and state funds. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to, project/program administration, organizing and planning research operations, communication with internal and external customers. This position serves and provides guidance to recognize long term projection and goals for Center Principal Investigators and Core Directors. The position is fully involved in the budget planning process and development of financial report and billings. This position is responsible for meeting deadlines, auditing accounts to ensure agency compliance and for locating and analyzing all available funding resources to provide financial guidance to PIs and Directors.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• Must have the demonstrated ability to manage multiple shifting priorities while meeting and exceeding deadlines.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate and present financial information to Principal Investigators.
• Must have the ability to independently prepare, disseminate, and interpret financial reports.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• Four year degree in accounting or finance. Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of and experience with accounting policies and procedures in regards to all types of accounting including but not limited to: contracts and grants, foundations, state and overhead accounts.
• Knowledge of funding program specifics and accounting principles and their application to cost, governmental accounting, and non-governmental accounting. Experience with post-award grant accounting, with the ability to identify substantive issues, and thoroughly and accurately research and analyze them in order to anticipate budgetary adjustments.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.