Accounting Technician

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and restaurant discounts

Professional training opportunities

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Accounting Technician to independently manage and monitor complex contracts and grants accounts. The role involves post-award accounting, reconciliations, and regular reporting to management.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of accounting experience. Experience with international and grant accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of accounting experience.
• Experience with post-award accounting, reconciliation and reporting.
• Ability to monitor account balances and prepare routine status reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor complex international and domestic contracts and grants accounts.
• Reconcile expenditures and ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
• Prepare monthly status reports and ad hoc reports for management.
• Establish working relationships with on-campus units and staff.

Skills

International accounting

Grant accounting

Post-award accounting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

InfoPorte

Ramses

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801

Career Area

Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date

09/01/2026

Application Deadline

09/30/2026

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Accounting Technician

Position Number

20078351

Vacancy ID

S028021

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months or longer

Position Information

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 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

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 primary purpose of this position is to work independently maintaining and monitoring a variety of complex international and domestic contracts and grants accounts. Duties include all post-award issues, reconciliation of expenditures, interpreting allowable expenses, monitoring and approving account transactions, and reporting. Additional requirements include: ability to monitor account balances, provide routine monthly status reports, and when necessary, provide immediate reports to upper management if problems are identified; determine compliance with pertinent guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws; establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of related on-campus utilities, departmental staff, and the general public.

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

• Experience with PeopleSoft, InfoPorte or Ramses
• Substantial experience with international accounting
• Experience in both domestic and international grant accounting

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/324750

Temporary Employment Policies

Posting Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

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.