Financial Accountant - Pre-Audit and Compliance

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 03 Jun 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Accounting Services-213420
Career Area Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Posting Open Date 05/20/2024
Application Deadline 06/03/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Financial Accountant - Pre-Audit and Compliance
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20064588
Vacancy ID NF0008158
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $65,000-$75,000
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024

Position Information


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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
Accounting Services supports University financial operations by maintaining central administrative systems, performing investment accounting functions and performing other accounting and related duties. The units within the Accounting Services department are:
-Cash Management, including Merchant Card Services.
-Construction and General Accounting.
-Financial Accounting.
Position Summary
Hybrid: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement which may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned work location.
The Financial Accounting Unit within the Accounting Services department plays a crucial role in maintaining and overseeing the university’s financial records, and ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance. This team is responsible for managing the central financial accounting system that supports all university operations, including maintaining the university’s official book of records, auditing financial transactions, tracking funding and spending, developing accounting models and tools, providing accounting services and training, evaluating and enhancing internal controls, and generating reports of institutional trust funds. This position will be the primary individual responsible for auditing and approving complex financial transactions that have a significant impact on our university’s financial statements. This position will perform detailed audit and analysis of campus correcting journal entries and prepaid card reconciliation journal entries. This position will examine a variety of accounting documents, including Source Fund Authority, determine allowability of charges to state funds, F&A funds, and institutional trust funds, and verify conformance to pertinent university policies, procedures and accounting standards, such as General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. This position will develop and implement control systems for determining and distributing prepaid card costs, work with prepaid card system administrators and Office of Vice Chancellor Research to develop and evaluate accounting models, and ensure financial data are accurately recorded in our financial accounting systems, This position will lead training for campus users regarding campus journals, respond to inquiries relating to financial transactions, advocate best practices, and provide interpretation of accounting principles and university policies. Other duties also include assisting campus departments to reconcile accounting transactions between InfoPorte reports and PeopleSoft. This position performs financial analysis of general ledger transactions and reconciles general ledger, accounts payable, and external system transactions, and resolving discrepancies. This position will prepare financial reporting and interpretations, perform analysis of accounting records, create KPI and matrix reports, and have responsibilities for month-end, year-end closing tasks, and other assigned projects. This position is responsible for developing new campus journal templates and accounting procedures, implementing system and procedural changes, promoting best practices, and providing training and accounting services to central office users.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Mid-career with Master’s and 1-2 years experience; or Bachelor’s and 2-4 years experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, advanced Excel skills, reconciliation and journal entry experience, and a demonstrated understanding of accounting and financial systems. Essential qualities include strong analytical skills, customer service orientation and strong work ethics.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Previous accounting work experience in higher education is preferred. Intermediate level in Microsoft Excel and Word is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/280916

Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Rachel Traver; Human Resources Specialist
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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