Remote Cost Accounting & Central Effort Manager

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Cost Accounting/Central Effort Manager in North Carolina. This EHRA Non-Faculty position oversees cost accounting and effort reporting within the Office of Sponsored Programs, ensuring federal compliance and accurate time reporting.

Reporting to the Director of Cost Analysis and Compliance, you will supervise five accountants, manage payroll actions, and contribute to F&A rate proposals, benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Lead, train, and mentor others in a high-accuracy environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft products and Excel for complex reporting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines under pressure.
• Familiarity with federal Uniform Guidance and time/effort reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead supervision of five accountants and oversee payroll actions.
• Manage effort certification using ecrt to ensure federal compliance.
• Prepare F&A cost rate proposals and support budgeting for sponsored agreements.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and ensure accurate reporting.
• Support director with cost reporting analyses and fringe rate communications.

Skills

Leadership

MS Excel

Communication

Organization

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Deadline management

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials ERP

ecrt

CRIS

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Cost Accounting/Central Effort Manager in North Carolina. This EHRA Non-Faculty position oversees cost accounting and effort reporting within the Office of Sponsored Programs, ensuring federal compliance and accurate time reporting.

Reporting to the Director of Cost Analysis and Compliance, you will supervise five accountants, manage payroll actions, and contribute to F&A rate proposals, benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package