Accounting Technician

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Accounting Technician to perform a range of accounting and financial support functions for the College of Arts and Sciences. This role involves processing purchasing transactions, assisting with reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.

The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma and relevant experience in accounting, alongside strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial systems. Full-time employees will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in accounting work or equivalent training.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of accounting policies, purchasing regulations, and travel rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and financial support functions.
• Assist with purchasing transactions and travel reimbursements.
• Provide high-quality customer service to faculty and staff.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Strong organization skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

ConnectCarolina

InfoPorte

Concur

Works (PCard)

PaymentWorks

Job description

Employment Type

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited. If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment.

Benefits

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.

Position Summary

The Accounting Technician performs a broad range of accounting and financial support functions for the College of Arts and Sciences Business Operations (CASBO) shared services team. This position assists accountants and senior financial staff with day‑to‑day transactional processing, reconciliations, and data management activities in support of assigned academic departments. Core responsibilities include processing purchasing transactions, travel reimbursements, journal entries, budget transfers, PCard reconciliations, vendor payments, and data entry in ConnectCarolina and other university financial systems. The Accounting Technician serves as a first point of contact for departmental inquiries related to routine financial transactions and directs complex issues to senior accounting staff as appropriate. The role supports compliance with university and state policies and provides responsive, high‑quality customer service to faculty, staff, and departmental business managers. The Accounting Technician reports to the Senior Accountant for the assigned division and works collaboratively with other CASBO accounting and financial staff to ensure consistent, efficient service delivery across shared services departments.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

• Strong accounting knowledge with analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and collaboration abilities.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with financial systems preferred, including ConnectCarolina, InfoPorte, Concur, Works (PCard), and PaymentWorks.
• Knowledge of UNC‑Chapel Hill, State, and Federal accounting policies, purchasing regulations, and travel rules preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.