Bookkeeper

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

Professional development

Inclusive environment

Community impact

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a Bookkeeper within the Identity and Cultural Centers to lead financial operations, reconcile accounts, and support budgets and expenditures across multiple centers. You will provide trusted financial guidance to staff and university partners while ensuring compliance with Duke policies.

The role emphasizes accuracy, record-keeping, and collaboration with Student Affairs. A strong background in accounting and experience with SAP or similar systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Three years of accounting or financial management experience, including maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead financial resource for the Identity and Cultural Centers, providing guidance and support on financial processes and procedures.
• Process invoices, vouchers, payment requests, purchase orders, and other financial transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitor, reconcile, and maintain financial accounts while tracking expenditures and budget activity.
• Reconcile procurement card transactions across six Identity and Cultural Centers.
• Maintain detailed electronic records of departmental budgets and expenditures, providing financial updates and insights to center leadership.
• Analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive financial reports and statements for leadership review and decision-making.
• Collaborate with university departments and administrative offices to verify financial records and ensure compliance with Duke policies and procedures.
• Respond to inquiries and prepare correspondence related to financial transactions, accounting practices, and university financial policies.
• Serve as a liaison to Student Affairs Human Resources and Student Affairs Finance & Administration.
• Manage and oversee expenditures for departmental programs and special initiatives, including major events and community engagement activities.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Record keeping

Education

Two years post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Bookkeeper for the Identity and Cultural Centers (ICCs), you will play a critical role in supporting programs, initiatives, and student experiences that foster inclusion, belonging, and cultural engagement across campus. You'll join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing student success and strengthening Duke's vibrant and diverse community.

Be Bold.

As the primary financial liaison for the Identity and Cultural Centers, you will manage financial operations, ensure fiscal accuracy, and provide trusted guidance to staff and university partners. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting programs and initiatives that enrich the Duke student experience while maintaining sound financial stewardship.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the lead financial resource for the Identity and Cultural Centers, providing guidance and support on financial processes and procedures.
• Process invoices, vouchers, payment requests, purchase orders, and other financial transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitor, reconcile, and maintain financial accounts while tracking expenditures and budget activity.
• Reconcile procurement card transactions across six Identity and Cultural Centers.
• Maintain detailed electronic records of departmental budgets and expenditures, providing financial updates and insights to center leadership.
• Analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive financial reports and statements for leadership review and decision-making.
• Collaborate with university departments and administrative offices to verify financial records and ensure compliance with Duke policies and procedures.
• Respond to inquiries and prepare correspondence related to financial transactions, accounting practices, and university financial policies.
• Serve as a liaison to Student Affairs Human Resources and Student Affairs Finance & Administration.
• Manage and oversee expenditures for departmental programs and special initiatives, including major events and community engagement activities.

Team & Departmental Support

• Contribute to the overall success of the Identity and Cultural Centers by supporting departmental priorities and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the ICCs.

What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications

Education

• Knowledge of general accounting principles typically acquired through two years of post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.

Experience

• Three years of accounting or financial management experience, including maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with SAP or similar enterprise financial systems.
• Experience supporting budgets, financial reporting, and account reconciliations in a higher education, nonprofit, or complex organizational environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with AI-enabled tools and technologies.
• Strong accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reconciliation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze financial information and prepare meaningful reports.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• Commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and supporting diverse communities.

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you'll find more than a job, you'll find a community dedicated to excellence, innovation, and impact. As a member of the Student Affairs team, you'll help create experiences that empower students to thrive academically, personally, and professionally.

Duke offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holiday programs.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• The opportunity to support programs that celebrate identity, culture, and belonging.
• A chance to contribute to one of the nation's leading universities while making a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond thedollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [e-mail]; phone: [phone]).

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.