Accounting Technician

Company: Jobleads
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 1 year Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Department Name and Number Med Ad - Finance Service Ctr-420109 Date First Posted 03/26/2021 Closing Date 04/21/2021 Position Location Position Posting Category Accounting/Finance/Auditing Department Description The Finance and Business Operations ( FBO ) office serves as the School of Medicine's ( SOM ) chief financial office by providing leadership and direction in a multitude of areas. The office is directly responsible for accounting and overall financial operations for the SOM ; this includes planning and directing daily accounting activities, as well as development and implementation of procedures to ensure compliance with State regulations, and providing for operational checks and balances. A primary task of the Office is comprehensive financial planning, which includes development of "all-funds" budgeting models for the entire School. The Office analyzes trends at both the School and departmental levels, making recommendations to the Dean regarding strategies to ensure financial soundness. Seven-year forecasts are prepared to guide investment decisions in new businesses and support of missions. The Office counsels users in appropriate use of funds based upon analysis of fund authorities, with a goal of conserving gift trusts and other sources of flexible funding. FBO serves as a consultant to the 60+ departments and 25+ Dean's Office units regarding operational processes and provides advice relating to exceptional problems that have no specific policy or precedent. Through outreach and training, FBO sets direction and guides all departments and units within SOM . The Office's goal is to develop and train the School's administrative managers. FBO is further tasked with providing timely access to information as is required for business decisions; focus is upon development of new databases and reports. The Office serves as advisor to the University community regarding design and implementation of new systems. FBO is the primary interface for the SOM with the Medical Foundation of NC, UNC Physicians and Associates, the UNC Healthcare System, and University administrators in the Provost's Office and Finance and Administration. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. Position Description THIS IS A TIME LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 1 YEAR . The Accounting Technician will manage and oversee departmental funds for the FBO Service Center. This includes monthly account reconciliation, preparing billing and processing payments, maintaining and controlling general ledger accounts and reports, managing accounts receivable, and performing collections activities. This position will also provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, and will recommend financial actions and provide accounts guidance to others. The Accounting Technician will work in collaboration with departmental accounting offices and University finance departments, and will provide support for various projects and reporting responsibilities as needed. 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. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to interpret and apply University policies and procedures. Preferred Qualifications Experience with accounting methodology, practices, and procedures. Experience with PeopleSoft. Experience in a higher education and/or health care setting. Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical and Mental Requirements Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Accounting Technician position. High school diploma/GED and at least one year of accounting experience Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in any field Combination of post high school education and/or experience in accounting to equal at least 1 year Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and accounting experience to equal 5 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 2 years experience)None of the above * Please describe your accounting experience including how many years of experience you have. (Open Ended Question) * Are you proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel? YesNo

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