Funds Analyst

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking an Accounting Technician - Advanced to manage donor gift accounts and support the center's financial operations in North Carolina.

You will perform reconciliations, accounts payable, budget transfers, check deposits, travel reimbursements, and payroll flow through expense accounts for about 100 Medical Foundation trust accounts and related departmental accounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Account reconciliations for multiple trust and departmental accounts.
• Accounts payable, check deposits, and budget transfers.
• Travel reimbursements, purchasing card reconciliations, and payroll flow through expenses.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Information

Department

Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801

Career Area

Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

08/17/2026

Application Deadline

08/24/2026

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Accounting Technician - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent

NC07 / GN09

Working Title

Funds Analyst

Position Number

20038779

Vacancy ID

P021297

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (hours flexible)

Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$49,115 - $63,000

Pay Band Information

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Notice to Applicants

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary 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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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.

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute (NCl)-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center's mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach. The business office of the Center currently employs 44 accounting staff members, the largest centralized unit of this kind in the School of Medicine. In addition to the contracts and grants funding which was $97.5 million in FY21, the Center manages the University Cancer Research Fund (UCRF) of $58.1 million in FY21, an annual state budget of $1.6 million, a fundraising unit with annual expenses of over $6.1 million in FY21, $10 million in recharge revenues with are generated from the Center's Core facilities, $3.9 million in overhead receipts each year, and additional funds in trusts, endowments, and professorship accounts. At the close of fiscal year 2021, the Center's total operating budget was over $173.2 million.

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is a financially and administratively complex component of the School of Medicine with LCCC accounting for 9% of all UNC-CH extramural funding. The Center also manages over 20 Core Facilities and over 250 Med Foundation accounts in addition to multiple trusts and professorships. Also, using UCRF funds, the Center initiates~ recruitment for new faculty. The Center identifies collaborating departments and completes all necessary documentation to formalize the appointments. Once the faculty member is at UNC, the Center must coordinate with these multiple departments on all faculty matters from activities and responsibilities to grant support, salary, and promotion.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to help Lineberger manage its donor gift accounts of approximately $65+ million in expendable funds and $100+ million in endowment funds. These funds are used for cancer research basic science, translation science, clinical care, and patient financial support. This position is important to the mission of Lineberger to help in the prevention, early detection, and treatment of cancer. The Accounting Technician is responsible for the full range of accounting functions for approximately 100 Medical Foundation trust accounts as well as some departmental accounts. Responsibilities include account reconciliations, accounts payable, check deposits, budget transfers, check requests, travel reimbursements, purchasing card reconciliations and management of flow through payroll and expense accounts.

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

• Demonstrated experience with monitoring and managing financial accounts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations and/or program laws and regulations.
• Ability to justify and defend financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve financial problems of considerable complexity requiring research, analysis, and implementation of change.
• Knowledge of University systems and procedures.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Overtime occasionally

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Contact Information

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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.