Accounting Technician

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a major research university in the University of North Carolina System with student enrollment exceeding 29,000 students. The Department of Exercise and Sport Science (exss.unc.edu) supports an undergraduate program of over 1,400 undergraduate majors with three specialization areas (Exercise and Sport Science, Fitness Professional, Sport Administration); a Master of Arts graduate program enrolling ~60 students also with three specializations (Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Sport Administration); and a doctoral program in Human Movement Science in partnership with the UNC-CH School of Medicine (hmsc.unc.edu). The mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS) is to discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society.

The mission of EXSS is further enhanced through interdisciplinary cooperation and departmental faculty securing competitive extramural funding in the form of contracts and grants. These endeavors enable the department to advance knowledge and thus serve the state and nation.

The teaching, research, and service efforts of the EXSS Department are supported by an outstanding faculty and staff, which currently includes: 33 full-time faculty (plus 6 new hires starting July 1), 9 part-time (fixed term) faculty, 20 joint appointment / adjunct faculty, 8 emeritus faculty, 25 full-time EXSS staff members, and 16 full-time Campus Recreation staff members.

Position Summary

This position will serve as a specialist 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 moderately 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 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 reporting.

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

Required competencies include strong communication, analytical and organizational skills. Attention to detail is essential. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in a research-intensive university environment is preferred, and UNC Chapel Hill experience is a plus. Working knowledge of accounting and grants management software and/or UNC financial systems including ConnectCarolina, RAMSeS, InfoPorte, Cayuse and eCRT.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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