Accounting Technician

Appalachian State University; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University is seeking an Accounting Technician in the Office of Rural Promise. The role involves applying government accounting methods and regulations, and working across multiple financial systems to manage data and reimbursements for counties in western North Carolina.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with accounting experience or an equivalent combination, and a preference for a related Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School and one year of accounting experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Preference for a Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of government accounting methods, programs, laws and regulations to perform work.
• Use multiple financial systems and packages to create and maintain data.
• Develop formulas for moderately complex spreadsheets and ensure monthly county reimbursements meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with county finance officers and school district staff to ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Grants Management Software

Job description

Accounting Technician

Department: Office of Rural Promise - 240105

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from High School and one year of experience in accounting work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Essential Job Functions

Apply considerable knowledge of government accounting methods, program laws and regulations, procedures, and accounting practices needed to perform the work. Apply the knowledge in a variety of technology, financial systems and packages to create and maintain data. Develop formulas for moderately complex spreadsheets. Maintain ongoing communication with partners to include county financial officers with an understanding of school district policies and procedures. Quarterly site visits with county finance and administrative teams to monitor compliance and provide other training as needed. Understanding of the federal regulations governing GEAR UP and other federal grants including but not limited to EDGAR, Code of Federal Regulations (Uniform Guidance), program statutes, and program regulations. Attention to detail, organization, setting and meeting deadlines, and always remaining audit-ready are required. Effective collaboration skills are essential to working with the team, within administration, with the office of Special Funds Accounting, as well as with program coordinators on campus. Position requires effective analyzing, examining, tracking, inquiring, and ensuring deadlines are met formatch and reimbursement packets, which are submitted on a monthly basis from 11 different counties across western North Carolina. Critical thinking skills are necessary to provide regular recommendations for improved efficiencies in processes and procedures. An operational mindset is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer individual to have experience with travel procedures, purchasing procedures, Grants Management, and aspects of University funding. Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution is preferred.

Appalachian State University is an Affiritive Action/EqualOpportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate inaccess to its educational programs and activities, or with respectto hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basisof race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity andexpression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.