Accountant II

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 76,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking an Accountant II to lead accounting and reporting for contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with GASB and related guidelines. The role emphasizes preparing essential financial reports and supporting university programs.

The position requires strong experience with grant accounting, FISAP, F&A rate proposals, SEFA, and annual audits, with collaboration across finance teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 12 accounting credits or an equivalent combination.
Experience with GASB and governmental reporting.
Familiarity with contracts and grants accounting and related financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead the University's accounting and reporting for contracts and grants per GASB.
Prepare and review FISAP, facilities and administrative (F&A) rate proposal, SEFA, and Single Audit.
Support Post Award Services (PAS) and DORE team as needed.

Skills

GASB knowledge

Financial reporting

Contract & grant accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 accounting credits

Associate's degree in accounting

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

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Tableau

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Job description

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Position Information

Position Number

997915

Functional Title

Accountant II

Position Type

Staff

Position Eclass

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Controller's Office, part of the Division of Finance and Administration, is responsible for processing all University disbursements, general ledger accounting, construction accounting, cash management, and fixed assets. The unit is responsible for the disbursement of all University funds (payroll and accounts payable) in accordance with University and state policies and procedures. This unit is also responsible for a myriad of financial reporting to federal and state agencies, including W-2 information, 941 information, and 1099information. This unit is actively involved in the implementation of new administrative systems including; problem resolution, training, report writing, and data conversion. The areas within this unit are: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Foundation Finance, Cashiers and Student Accounts, and Financial Accounting.

Position Summary

The Accountant II position reports to the Assistant Controller for Financial Reporting and is responsible for leading the University's accounting and reporting related to contracts and grants in accordance with GASB. A basic understanding of the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations and other guidance to ensure compliance is required. This position will serve as the primary preparer of the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) reporting and the University's facilities and administrative (F&A) rate proposal, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and annual Single Audit. This position will assist with supporting the Post Award Services (PAS) and DORE team.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications