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Position TypePermanent Staff (SHRA)Is this an internal only recruitment?NoPosition TitleAccounting Technician - JourneyWorking TitleAccounting TechnicianPosition Number20004739Vacancy IDP010457Budgeted Hiring Range$35,739 - $42,559Pay Band Information

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Salary Grade Equivalent63/GN07Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-LimitedFull-Time PermanentIf time-limited, estimated duration of appointmentHours per week40Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Department Name and NumberOBGYN - Administration-412401Date First Posted07/17/2019Closing Date07/26/2019Position LocationChapel Hill, NCPosition Posting CategoryAccounting/Finance/Auditing Position Summary Information

Department Description

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a large complex clinical department focused on missions of education, research, patient care and service. The Department’s faculty and staff are committed to providing women the highest level of comprehensive, quality health care in an educational environment enhanced through advancements in clinical research.

The primary purpose of the Administrative Office of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is the management and direction of the complex operations of a clinical department. In order for the department to administer programs and projects for women’s health, the administrative unit must coordinate the various functions of personnel, finance, and program content in order to meet the population’s needs. Additionally, the Administrative Office provides support for the Chair’s academic activities, committee activities and the clinical activities of the department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Description

The primary purpose of this position is to process/review transactions; monitor, manage and provide reports for expenditures, budget status, balances and forecasts for OB-GYN grant and clinical trial accounts. This position will work in collaboration with the Department’s Director of Finance & Research Administration to ensure that accurate other support for Faculty is maintained, participant clinical trials advances and reconciliations are completed, the Department in conjunction with OSR receives Project IDs for funded projects and notification is maintained for all parties in relation to the setup, completion, continuations, renewal of projects. This position will also work with other Accounting Staff to process, review, and approve departmental transactions related to other type of funding.

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.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

It is essential that the selected candidate demonstrate experience and knowledge of accounting principles as well as a commitment to customer service as it relates to business operations. Timely coordination with faculty and staff requiring services and information is of the upmost importance. The selected candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively within a team environment. A demonstrated ability to comply with University and State budget rules and regulations, strong attention to detail, and excellent analytical and writing skills are required. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related discipline or Associate’s degree and one year of experience in budgeting or accounting work is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience with UNC accounting systems (Infoporte and PeopleSoft/Connect Carolina).

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical and Mental RequirementsPosition/Schedule RequirementsPosition AttributesStimulus/ARRA FundedNoQuick Linkhttp://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/166184 Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. List of References
Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Accounting Technician position.
    • High school diploma/GED and at least one year of accounting experience
    • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in any field
    • Combination of post high school education and/or experience in accounting to equal at least 1 year
    • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and accounting experience to equal 5 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 2 years experience)
    • None of the above
  2. * Do you have previous experience working with University financial and accounting systems?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have Contracts and Grants experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have experience working with Connect Carolina or PeopleSoft?
    • Yes
    • No

Organization

The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.

Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.


Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894

Total Student Enrollment: 30,011

Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States

Type of Institution: Public, four-year

Undergraduate Admission: 15,961

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039

Total Student Enrollment: 26,000

Faculty: 3,000

Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent

Faculty/student ratio: 1/14

Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.

Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.

Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400

Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.

Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!

Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu

Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu

Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.

Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career

Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.

Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.

Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci

The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad

The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors

Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.

UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.

UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.

Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.

Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm

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