Accounting Technician

Position Title: Accounting Technician

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Department: Biostatistics ( BIOS ), part of the Gillings School of Global Public Health.

The Department of Biostatistics ( BIOS ) is internationally recognized as a leader in biostatistics research and training, hosting approximately 288 students, 100 permanent staff members, and 40 faculty members.

BIOS offices are located in McGavran-Greenberg Hall and the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center at Carolina Square.

Primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Technical accounting work including responsibility for maintaining accounting records in conjunction with the Director of Finance (Director) and accounting staff. This position’s responsibility is to analyze data for accuracy, reconcile charges with the appropriate back-up documentation, and to identify and correct any errors. Accountable for accuracy of entries and reconciliation of data and information.
• Processing and reconciliation of Concur and Web Travel requests and reports from faculty, staff, and students.
• Processing of other general financial activities, including (but not limited to) vendor requests, independent contractor requests, check requests, and purchase requisitions.
• Prepares ePARs and PAATs for faculty and staff.

The position must evaluate the financial activities of the accounts in conjunction with the Director, and Accountant, identifying issues with spending, accounting of expenses and oversight of the fiscal performance of each account. This includes serving as contact person for questions/problems from management as well as faculty. Reconciliation of monthly statements from accounting and generating reports for monthly meetings and ad hoc.

This position will also process or approve transactions including vendor requests, independent contractor requests, check requests, purchase requisitions, travel expense and journal entries for grant, trust, and state accounts for Biostatistics staff and faculty.

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

• Experience with ePARs and PAATs.
• Demonstrated ability to write precisely and clearly.
• Proven analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Knowledge of evaluating financial records and bookkeeping.
• Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying generally accepted accounting principles.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.