Accounting Specialist

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Duke University is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support financial operations by maintaining accurate records, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. In this role you will handle invoices, general ledger entries, loan activity, and reporting to keep financial data accurate, timely, and audit‑ready.

• Two years of post‑secondary education in accounting or a related business field.
• Three years of experience in an accounting environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports.
• Experience working with general ledger systems and financial transactions (ACH, wires, etc.).
• Familiarity with GAAP principles and regulatory reporting requirements (IRS, NCDOR).
• Experience supporting audits or maintaining internal controls.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple financial processes and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to partner with internal departments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

On‑site. Work is performed at Duke University in Durham, NC.

• Perform a variety of complex accounting tasks involved in maintaining financial records and processing related data such as invoices and other documents; monitor and reconcile accounts with detailed financial statements.
• Analyze, verify, and reconcile transactions including cash letters, wires/ACHs, and Share drafts to ensure accurate recording to the general ledger within established timelines and GAAP.
• Utilize knowledge of IRS and NCDOR reporting requirements to ensure payments are calculated and settled within established guidelines.
• Monitor account balances with Corporate Credit Union to maximize income from dividends; ensure timely reconciliations and accurate recording of dividends from all financial institutions.
• Maintain an environment of strong internal controls to minimize findings in NCUA and CPA examinations; serve as a resource to departments on internal control matters.
• Ensure vendor invoices and Visa Business card statements are authorized and settled by due dates; maintain records of departmental budget expenditures.
• Interface with departmental personnel to obtain and provide information to verify or support financial records and ensure compliance with credit union policies; prepare correspondence and answer inquiries regarding accounting information.
• Analyze financial information and prepare complex financial reports and statements for higher management.
• Calculate loan and share rates in accordance with credit union guidelines; update rates in Epic.
• Analyze the monthly credit disability/life savings premiums collected and confirm amounts with Trustage.
• Record new first mortgages, participation loans, commercial loans, and student loans in the credit union’s general ledger and ensure accurate recording of subsequent loan payments.
• Assist as needed in the marketing and HR departments.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Anticipated Pay Range:
Annual base salary range USD $18.00 to USD $26.62 per hour. Other compensation includes comprehensive health coverage, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Duke offers a supportive workplace culture with comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Learn more at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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