Treasury Accountant

The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional accounting, reconciliation, and financial analysis functions supporting the Treasurer's Office. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reconciling financial transactions and records related to student accounts, receivables, collections activity, write-offs, tax offsets, interest and penalty assessments, and other University financial operations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

This position serves as a key resource in maintaining the integrity of financial information across Banner Finance, Banner Student, and other related financial systems. Duties include researching and resolving financial discrepancies, preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules, analyzing account activity, monitoring receivable and program-specific financial activity, preparing operational and financial reports, supporting audit activities, and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and internal controls.

The position works collaboratively with departments across campus to support effective financial operations and strengthen financial accountability.

The incumbent will interpret and apply policies and procedures established by the University, the State of North Carolina, the UNC System, and applicable federal agencies while supporting compliance and internal control objectives.

In addition, this position plays a key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities through the preparation of reconciliations, analysis of receivable and financial activity, monitoring of outstanding items, and support of process improvement initiatives within the Treasurer's Office.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Treasurer's Office is a unit within the Division of Business and Finance and is responsible for student accounts receivable, billing and collections, cashiering operations, cash management, banking relationships, refunds, third party billing, and related reconciliation activities. The office works closely with students, departments, and external partners to support the accurate processing, management, collection, and reconciliation of University funds while providing quality customer service and maintaining compliance with University, State, UNC System, and federal requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate's degree in Accounting; or Associate's degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and experience performing account reconciliations, accounts receivable functions, financial analysis, or general accounting activities.

Experience working with Banner Finance, Banner Student, Touch Net, or other enterprise financial systems is preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to research, analyze, and resolve financial discrepancies are highly desirable.

Experience in higher education, governmental, public sector, or other regulated environments is preferred. Candidates should possess strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Required License or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)