Accounting Technician
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Epidemiology-463501

Career Area:

Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

11/13/2024

Application Deadline:

11/25/2024

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Accounting Technician - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN07

Working Title:

Accounting Technician

Position Number:

00036350

Vacancy ID:

P019825

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

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$41,175 to $54,572

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

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:

The Department of Epidemiology is one of the seven departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The department's primary focus is to the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. We provide strong training in research methods and opportunities for the application of epidemiology to a wide range of health problems through our research. The achievements of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have enabled us to become one of the leading academic departments of epidemiology in the world. The department has 39 Tenured-Tenure Track /10 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, 23 Fixed Term / 2 Joint Fixed Term Faculty, 120 Adjuncts, 19 EHRA Non-Faculty, 15 Postdocs, 34 SHRA (Staff), 29 SHRA Temporary and 181 students enrolled- 162 PhD and 19 MSCR. The department's operating budget is 27 million a year.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for maintaining and overseeing financial accounting data. This includes independent responsibility for maintaining accounting records, financial reporting, overseeing transactions and monitoring and projecting account balances as well as handling student actions. This position will be responsible for personnel projects and funding swaps and retro actions.

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:

Excellent interpersonal communication skills; experience with and knowledge of accounting software programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience with financial systems; previous experience with sponsored research funding, demonstrated knowledge of federal policies and guidelines; prior experience with PeopleSoft.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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