Junior Accountant — Grants & Research Finance

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accountant 1 position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is responsible for managing and monitoring financial activities across multiple Centers and Core Facilities within the School of Medicine Finance and Research Service Center. It covers grants, contracts, gifts, overhead, and state funds, and requires accurate budgeting, reporting, and billing to ensure compliance.

Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree with relevant finance background.
• Experience communicating financial information to researchers.
• Ability to manage multiple shifting priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor financial activities in Centers and Core Facilities.
• Budget planning, financial reporting, and billings.
• Ensure compliance across grants, contracts, gifts, and overhead.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Financial reporting

Budget planning

Education

Four year degree in accounting or finance

Masters preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

The Accountant 1 position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is responsible for managing and monitoring financial activities across multiple Centers and Core Facilities within the School of Medicine Finance and Research Service Center. It covers grants, contracts, gifts, overhead, and state funds, and requires accurate budgeting, reporting, and billing to ensure compliance.

Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience.