Accounting Technician

Davita Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston-Salem State University is hiring an Accounting Technician to support its Accounts Payable team. The role focuses on processing vendor payments and travel reimbursements, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and fostering a collaborative work environment. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills and familiarity with financial systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable (at least 2 years preferred).
• Familiarity with University financial systems.
• Detail-oriented and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor payments and employee reimbursements.
• Review invoices for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage weekly check runs and maintain documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Associate's degree in business administration or accounting

Tools

BANNER

Xtender

Chrome River

eProcurement/ERP Accounts Payable modules

Job description

United States, North Carolina, Winston-Salem

601 South Martin Luther King Junior Drive (Show on map )

Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources [e-mail]. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

Classification Information

Position Classification Title

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Class

Position Class 10750

Position Overview

Position Summary

Winston-Salem State University is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focusedAccounting Technician to join ourAccounts Payable team. This position is essential to maintaining the financial operations of the University by processing vendor payments, travel reimbursements, and ensuring compliance with University and State policies. Disbursement Services has fiscal responsibilities for the State and University and this position is intricate in the functions of this department. Vendor invoices are submitted via Pay Request, Campus Mail and/or USPS and this position is responsible for processing them for payment while adhering to policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for managing Chrome River (Travel), inputting invoices and credit memos using the University's eProcurement/ ERP Accounts Payable modules and purchase order matching functionality, analyzing and resolving unmatched invoices, working with the Purchasing Department on vendor statements, and collaborating with other departments to research items related to invoice discrepancies. The incumbent must possess the ability to promote a positive work environment, the spirit of cooperation and support for co-workers, and professionalism within the organization when interacting with internal customers, external suppliers, and business partners.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process vendor payments and employee reimbursements in accordance with established financial guidelines.
• Rotate between Accounts Payable and Travel functions as assigned.
• Review invoices and travel documents for completeness and accuracy prior to processing.
• Manage and execute weekly check runs and maintain supporting documentation.
• Respond to inquiries from departments, vendors, and campus personnel regarding payments and policy interpretation.
• Use financial systems such as BANNER , Xtender, Chrome River, and the University's eProcurement/ ERP Accounts Payable modules for data entry and processing.
• Analyze and resolve unmatched invoice issues; coordinate with Purchasing and other departments as needed.
• Follow up with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payment delays or discrepancies.
• Scan, index, and maintain electronic records of financial transactions.
• Assist with fiscal year-end processes, including document storage and purging.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative working environment, promoting service excellence.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to interpret and explain financial policies and resolve issues effectively.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in handling financial data.

Why Join WSSU ?
Winston-Salem State University offers a vibrant, mission-driven environment where your work supports educational success and community engagement. As part of theAccounts Payable team, you'll help ensure timely and accurate financial service delivery across campus.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

Accounts Payable function is to ensure all vendors and external stakeholders payments are processed timely and accurate.

Position Information

Position Number

Position Number 074682

Working Position Title

Building and Room No.

Lowery Street, Room 101

Work Hours: From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week]

Work Hours: From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week] 8-5

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited.

If Time Limited. No

Appointment Length. 12

DHR Assigned Fields

FTE

FTE 1

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies Not Mandatory

Position required to work On-Call/Emergency Callback

Position required to work On-Call/Emergency Callback No

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Optional Guidelines:
* Contributing: High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in accounting work.
* Journey: High school diploma or equivalency and three years of experience in accounting work. Associate's degree in business administration or accounting.
* Advanced: Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting; or Associate's degree in business administration or accounting and one
year of experience

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• At least 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Familiarity with University financial systems including BANNER , Xtender, and Chrome River.
• Experience in a higher education or governmental accounting environment.

Required License or Certification

Valid US Driver's License

Valid US Driver's License No

Commercial Driver's License Required

Commercial Driver's License Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Posting Number

Posting Number SPA00998P

Internal Posting Only

Internal Posting Only No

Time Limited Position

Time Limited Position No

12 months

Salary $33,540.00 - $63,478.00

Open Date

Open Date 06/23/2025

Close Date

Close Date 06/30/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources [e-mail]. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Competency Financial Accountability Describe the specific job duties related to this competency This position must be familiar with all of the module systems to process payments efficiently. The complexities of these systems requires pre-auditing of invoices to verify completeness and accuracy.

This position will be responsible for the check run cycles which generates vendor payments. Percentage Of Time 60

Competency Communication Describe the specific job duties related to this competency This position responds to campus inquiries and requests concerning State and University Rules and Regulations; requires thorough knowledge of these policies and procedures and ability to explain to University family as well outside vendors.

Must possess analytical skills to research payment issues and an understanding of the retrieval of information from the BANNER system.

This positions communicates with departments as well as vendors to resolve issues with problem and/or past due invoices. Requires daily follow-up calls, emails, letters, etc. to expedite payment. Percentage Of Time 30

Competency Information/Records Administration Describe the specific job duties related to this competency Responsible for scanning and indexing documents into BANNER Xtender for purpose of viewing by University Personnel.

Responsible for purging and relocating check copies into storage at the end of each fiscal year. Percentage Of Time 10

Position Details
Classification Information

Position Classification Title Accounting Technician FLSA Non-Exempt Position Class 10750 Position Overview

Position Summary Winston-Salem State University is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focusedAccounting Technician to join ourAccounts Payable team. This position is essential to maintaining the financial operations of the University by processing vendor payments, travel reimbursements, and ensuring compliance with University and State policies. Disbursement Services has fiscal responsibilities for the State and University and this position is intricate in the functions of this department. Vendor invoices are submitted via Pay Request, Campus Mail and/or USPS and this position is responsible for processing them for payment while adhering to policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for managing Chrome River (Travel), inputting invoices and credit memos using the University's eProcurement/ ERP Accounts Payable modules and purchase order matching functionality, analyzing and resolving unmatched invoices, working with the Purchasing Department on vendor statements, and collaborating with other departments to research items related to invoice discrepancies. The incumbent must possess the ability to promote a positive work environment, the spirit of cooperation and support for co-workers, and professionalism within the organization when interacting with internal customers, external suppliers, and business partners. Primary Responsibilities:

• Process vendor payments and employee reimbursements in accordance with established financial guidelines.
• Rotate between Accounts Payable and Travel functions as assigned.
• Review invoices and travel documents for completeness and accuracy prior to processing.
• Manage and execute weekly check runs and maintain supporting documentation.
• Respond to inquiries from departments, vendors, and campus personnel regarding payments and policy interpretation.
• Use financial systems such as BANNER , Xtender, Chrome River, and the University's eProcurement/ ERP Accounts Payable modules for data entry and processing.
• Analyze and resolve unmatched invoice issues; coordinate with Purchasing and other departments as needed.
• Follow up with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payment delays or discrepancies.
• Scan, index, and maintain electronic records of financial transactions.
• Assist with fiscal year-end processes, including document storage and purging.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative working environment, promoting service excellence.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to interpret and explain financial policies and resolve issues effectively.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in handling financial data.

Why Join WSSU ?
Winston-Salem State University offers a vibrant, mission-driven environment where your work supports educational success and community engagement. As part of theAccounts Payable team, you'll help ensure timely and accurate financial service delivery across campus. Primary Function of Organizational Unit Accounts Payable function is to ensure all vendors and external stakeholders payments are processed timely and accurate. Position Information

Position Number 074682 Competency Level Working Position Title Accounting Technician Building and Room No. Lowery Street, Room 101 Work Hours: From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week] 8-5 Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Appointment Type Permanent Full-Time If Time Limited. No Appointment Length. 12 DHR Assigned Fields

FTE 1 Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies Not Mandatory Position required to work On-Call/Emergency Callback No Minimum Experience/Education High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Optional Guidelines:
* Contributing: High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in accounting work.
* Journey: High school diploma or equivalency and three years of experience in accounting work. Associate's degree in business administration or accounting.
* Advanced: Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting; or Associate's degree in business administration or accounting and one
year of experience Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• At least 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Familiarity with University financial systems including BANNER , Xtender, and Chrome River.
• Experience in a higher education or governmental accounting environment.

Required License or Certification Valid US Driver's License No Commercial Driver's License Required No Physical Required No List any other medical/drug tests required Posting Details
Posting Details

Posting Number SPA00998P Internal Posting Only No Time Limited Position No Appointment Length 12 months Salary $33,540.00 - $63,478.00 Open Date 06/23/2025 Close Date 06/30/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources [e-mail]. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834 Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Competency Financial Accountability Describe the specific job duties related to this competency This position must be familiar with all of the module systems to process payments efficiently. The complexities of these systems requires pre-auditing of invoices to verify completeness and accuracy.

This position will be responsible for the check run cycles which generates vendor payments. Percentage Of Time 60

Competency Communication Describe the specific job duties related to this competency This position responds to campus inquiries and requests concerning State and University Rules and Regulations; requires thorough knowledge of these policies and procedures and ability to explain to University family as well outside vendors.

Must possess analytical skills to research payment issues and an understanding of the retrieval of information from the BANNER system.

This positions communicates with departments as well as vendors to resolve issues with problem and/or past due invoices. Requires daily follow-up calls, emails, letters, etc. to expedite payment. Percentage Of Time 30

Competency Information/Records Administration Describe the specific job duties related to this competency Responsible for scanning and indexing documents into BANNER Xtender for purpose of viewing by University Personnel.

Responsible for purging and relocating check copies into storage at the end of each fiscal year. Percentage Of Time 10
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Applicant Document
Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

References List

Optional Documents

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)

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