Accounting Technician

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Posted: 26-Mar-24

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 277132

Vacancy ID: P018857

Position Summary/Description:

This position will report directly to the Accountant, and is expected to independently perform a full range of technical accounting work which may include responsibility for maintaining accounting records of considerable complexity. This position will routinely perform higher-level duties required to effectively manage fiscal operations of the department and is intended to provide skilled assistance to the Accountant, the Director of Administration, the Grants Manager, the PIs, the Department Chair, and outside stakeholders such as NFL and veteran sponsors. This position independently analyzes work for accuracy and is expected to be able to solve complex problems or issues. This position will be responsible for testing new processes and coordinating and implementing system changes. There will be multiple circumstances when this position will interface with areas serving sensitive populations via the work of the Gfeller Center, department labs and other departmental areas.
This position will be expected to serve as an expert in processing financial transactions for the Department of Exercise and Sport Science which includes the aforementioned programs, labs, and centers. The duties performed by the position will be diverse and complex which enables the incumbent to exercise initiative and judgment as decisions are made consistent with standard practice and established guidelines. This position will act as primary lead in conducting meetings with faculty and PIs to review budgets, assist with planning expenses and making projections. Additionally, this position will be responsible for the department's day-to-day financial processing functions which include the following activities: 1) Procurement of Equipment and Services, 2) Accounts Payable, 3) Account Reconciliation, 4) Travel Accounting, 5) post award activities, 5) grant close out; and 6) financial budgeting, analysis, projections and reporting.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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