Accountant I

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Accountant I
Position Number 500410
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AFH Accounting Services
Department Homepage https://financialservices.ecu.edu/accounting-services/
Advertising Department ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Division Administration & Finance
Classification Title Accountant I
Working Title Accountant I
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $54,900-$59,800
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Staff Professional
Organizational Unit Overview
The Division of Administration and Finance is ultimately responsible for all financial and administrative activities of East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. The Division consists of Financial Services, Campus Operations, Information Technology and Computing Services, Human Resources, Environmental Health and Campus Safety, Auxiliary Services and various support activities related to the ECU affiliated Foundations. The Division is led by the Vice Chancellor of Administration & Finance. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for oversight of the policies, personnel, budgets and administrative activities of all operations at East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. This division is a service provider in support of academic, research, and outreach missions of the University. Within the Division, Financial Services is responsible for all financial activities of East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. The mission of Financial Services is: To provide for the financial needs of the University and its Foundations in a customer-oriented, friendly environment while assuring the proper stewardship of all fiscal resources.
Job Duties
The Accountant I in the Accounting Services area will provide accounting support in institutional trust fund administration and financial reporting, as well as completing other analysis as needed. The position is responsible for assisting with the establishment, administration, distribution and monitoring of Endowments, Institutional Trust Funds and other funds, as well as assisting with accounting for the University’s debt and capital asset activity. At fiscal year-end, this position assists with the year-end close process and providing information for University financial reports. This position may interact with State auditors to answer specific questions related to University accounting procedures, practices and methods as needed.
This position must understand, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices. This position is expected to be able to demonstrate an understanding of accounting theory and practice, in addition to a general knowledge of legal and contractual terminology. Consistent, accurate, complete and correct accounting procedures are critical to the University financial reporting and compliance processes. This position applies state & federal law, professional accounting guidance, UNC Business Process Compliance Guidelines, and University policies. This position requires frequent use of electronic tools for data extraction, analysis, and financial reporting.
This position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) under the East Carolina University (ECU) FWA Policy.
In accordance with the ECU FWA Policy, this position requires you to live within a reasonable commuting distance of ECU.
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate degree in accounting; or Associate degree in business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Preference will be given to applicants with accounting related degrees or business degrees with finance/accounting related concentrations, as well as applicants with accounting related work experience. Experience with advanced Accounting/ERP Systems is also preferred. Intermediate Excel skills and the ability to utilize computer systems to process and extract information for decision-making is strongly encouraged.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 03/20/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 04/04/2024
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69648
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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 (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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