Accounting Technician

Position Information

• Title:
  
  Accounting Assistant
• Working Title:
  
  Accounting Technician
• Position Number: 600037
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Appointment Type:
  Permanent
  - Full Time
• Tenure Track:
  No
• FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
• EEO-1 Category:
  Professionals
• SOC Code: 43-3031 - Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

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• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State Health Benefits
• NCFlex Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

The primary purpose of this position is to analyze accounting and cash transactions in the Cashiers Office with the intent of maintaining accounting integrity. The acceptance and recording of all transactions must be done in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Working knowledge of Banner Finance or an equivalent system; knowledge of records management, accounting and/or collections experience with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Experience demonstrating initiative with completing assignments; ability to learn, interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions; exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving; plan, prioritize and organize workflow; work a flexible schedule when needed, excellent analytical and organizational skills with written and oral communication skills.
• Great interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high‑pressure environment.
• Self‑starter with the ability to organize and manage time and priorities.
• Ability to manage work interruptions related to foot traffic, email inquiries, and phone calls.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service with great written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students and other members of the public to provide accurate information regarding student accounts and refunds.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to billing discrepancies and other account inquiries.

• High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience handling cash or processing money transactions and reconciling transactions processed in disparate financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams.

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this…