Accounting Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an accounting position within the History department to process, maintain, and monitor financial data and generate routine reports.

You will manage pre/post award activities and support business services coordinators in closing grant accounts, reporting data accuracy and compliance. This role reports to the department business manager and requires attention to detail and reliability in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of accounting experience.
• Ability to maintain accurate accounting records and reports.
• Familiarity with grant accounting processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The position primarily processes, maintains, and monitors financial accounting data and generates routine reports.
• Responsible for pre/post award and support to the business services coordinators in monitoring and closing out grant accounts.
• Reports to the department business manager and ensures data accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting

Data integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Connect Carolina

Tableau

Infoporte

Job description

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

This position is assigned to the Department of History, one of the largest academic departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department is committed to the purposes of a research university, to the teaching of history at the undergraduate level as a core discipline in a liberal arts education, and to the training of graduate students. This Department is the leading history department in the Southeast and ranks eleventh in the nation. The Department of History is comprised of 50 full-time faculty and teaching assistant positions. The Department carries approximately 325 undergraduate majors, 185 second-majors; 350 minors, approximately 130 graduate students, and enrolls 3,250 students in classes each semester. Within the faculty ranks, there is a Departmental Chairman, Associate Chair, and Directors of the Graduate and Undergraduate Programs. From the SHRA ranks, there is an administrative and support staff of six full-time positions. The primary objective of the Department of History is to provide high-level research, teaching, and service to the citizens of the State of North Carolina.

Position Summary

The position primarily processes, maintains, and monitors financial accounting data, as well as generates routine reports. Technical accounting work includes responsibility for maintaining accounting records, ensuring data accuracy, and following regulations and procedures. The selected candidate is responsible for pre/post award and support to the business services coordinators in monitoring and closing out grant accounts. This position will report to the department business manager.

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

Prior experience working with Connect Carolina, Tableau reporting, and Infoporte.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.

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