Accounting Technician

THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 3 YEARS.

The primary purpose of this position is to support all aspects of grants / sponsored project management for the Center for Women’s Health Research, interpreting policies, rules and regulations ensuring integrity of functions.

The Accounting Technician will support all post award project related financial functions and work in collaboration with Research Administration networks (Office of Sponsored Research, Sponsored Programs, and University finance departments).

The position completes bi-monthly account reconciliations, manages receivables, performs collection activities, oversees travel and supply expenditures, and provides support for various projects and reporting responsibilities as needed.

Duties include, but may not be limited to :

• Preparation and review of bi-monthly reconciliation reports to verify the appropriateness of expenditures and ensuring compliance with university policy.
• Provides financial information to principal investigators and management by researching and analyzing accounting data;

recommends financial actions and provides account guidance to PI and / or research staff.

• Managing account receivables and performing collection activities.
• Serves as backup in the processing all transactions including vouchers, travel requests, EPRO orders, deposits, petty cash, cash reconciliations, wire transfers, requisitions, vendor requests, journal entries and Pcard purchases.
• Serves as backup for the Business Office Assistant as it relates to administrative duties needed by the Center including supply and inventory management, picking up and distributing mail and overseeing maintenance contracts for equipment and facilities.
• 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. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience This candidate MUST be highly detail oriented, organized, team oriented, engaged, and able to work effectively / efficiently with a high degree of accuracy.

Must be client oriented and solution focused to the benefit of the client. This position will use data analysis tools, like Microsoft Excel and should be an intermediate to advanced user in order to qualify for this position.

Considerable knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices. General knowledge of a variety of technology, financial systems, and software packages to create and maintain data.

Ability to understand, interpret, and apply the laws and regulations pertaining to financial records. Ability to prepare fiscal reports and analyze financial statements.

Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely in oral and written form. Ability to research, identify, and resolve discrepancies in accounting transactions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Higher Education experience preferred
• Knowledge of project management
• PeopleSoft systems experience

Prefer candidate with extensive UNC accounting experience and knowledge of the financial side of ConnectCarolina or PeopleSoft.

Knowledge of funding program specifics and accounting principles and their application to cost, governmental accounting, and non-governmental accounting.

Experience with post-award grant accounting, with the ability to identify substantive issues, and thoroughly and accurately research and analyze them in order to anticipate budgetary adjustments.

Required Licenses / Certifications Special Physical / Mental Requirements This position requires outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task different projects and accounts, adhere to strict deadlines and promote a high level of customer service.

The candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Organizational and planning skills are essential to success in this position.

Must have extensive and demonstrated computer skills and experience in standard office and financial management systems.

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