Accounting Technician - 43

University of North Carolina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Pembroke is seeking an Accounting Technician to administer, develop, and monitor student accounts, with responsibilities across Perkins Loans and refunds of excess funds. You will work closely with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Registrar to ensure accurate accounting and timely processing of collections.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, sound judgment, and independent decision‑making, with a 8–5 schedule and a 12‑month calendar.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency with 1 year of accounting experience.
• Experience in higher education and student accounts preferred.
• Knowledge of Perkins Loans processing and debt collections.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with Admissions, Financial Aid and Registrar.

Responsibilities

• Administer, develop, and monitor student accounts.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Registrar Office.
• Process refunds of excess funds to students, parents, or sponsors.
• Oversee Debt Collections Policy and related state policies.

Skills

Accounting work experience

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Associate's degree in business administration or accounting

Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting

Tools

Banner software

Job description

Accounting Technician - 43

Position Details

• Division: Finance and Administration
• Department: Bursar
• Working Title: Student Account Analyst
• Vacancy Type: Probationary Permanent Full Time
• Min T/E Requirements: 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.
• FTE: 1
• Position Overall Competency Level: J
• Recruitment Range: $38,418 - $45,751
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $45,751
• Position #: 43
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Months per year: 12
• Work Schedule =e.g. 8-500: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Work Schedule Type: Monday - Friday
• Is this a grant funded position?: No
• If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable): N/A
• Primary Purpose of Organization Unit: The Bursar's Office is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting of all monies collected at the University. This includes maximizing the collection of delinquent student accounts and loan receivables, ensuring that all money collected are properly credited to student and loan receivables and/or appropriate departmental accounts, and depositing collected money with Office of State Treasurer in a timely manner within the State's cash management policies.
• Primary Purpose of Position: This position's duties include administering, developing, and monitoring student accounts. The impact from tasks performed and contacts made by this position is university-wide and the responsibilities require, analytical thinking, the application of sound judgments, independent decisions making ability, time management and the ability to establish personal contacts and to successfully communicate with others. This position must have a close working relationship with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Registrar Office. This position is the central point of accounting operation for Perkins Loans and processing refunds of excess funds to students, parents or sponsors. This position administers/monitors the university Student Debt Collections Policy as well as Office of State Controller and the North Carolina Attorney General's Office policies as it related to student debt collections and Perkins. This position processes accounts for submission to state contracted collection agencies and debt set off through the North Carolina Department of Revenue.
• Job Description: This position's duties include administering, developing, and monitoring student accounts. The impact from tasks performed and contacts made by this position is university-wide and the responsibilities require, analytical thinking, the application of sound judgments, independent decisions making ability, time management and the ability to establish personal contacts and to successfully communicate with others. This position must have a close working relationship with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Registrar Office. This position is the central point of accounting operation for Perkins Loans and processing refunds of excess funds to students, parents or sponsors. This position administers/monitors the university Student Debt Collections Policy as well as Office of State Controller and the North Carolina Attorney General's Office policies as it related to student debt collections and Perkins. This position processes accounts for submission to state contracted collection agencies and debt set off through the North Carolina Department of Revenue.
• Management Preference: Experience in higher education, specifically student accounts; Accounting experience; Reconciliation experience; Banner software experience; Experience with collections.
• Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation: None

Posting Information

• Job Opening Date: 08/25/2026
• Job Closing Date: 09/09/2026
• Posting Category: Administrative Support
• Posting Number: SPA00753
• Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13651
• Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents
  1. C V/Resume
  2. Cover Letter
• Optional Documents

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