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Position TypePermanent Staff (SHRA)Is this an internal only recruitment?NoPosition TitleAccounting Technician - JourneyWorking TitleAccounting TechnicianPosition Number00059305Vacancy IDP010617Budgeted Hiring Range$38,303-$44,687Pay Band Information

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Salary Grade EquivalentGN07Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-LimitedFull-Time PermanentIf time-limited, estimated duration of appointmentHours per week40Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8-5

Department Name and NumberPsychology and Neuroscience-319100Date First Posted08/15/2019Closing Date08/21/2019Position LocationChapel Hill, NCPosition Posting CategoryAccounting/Finance/Auditing Position Summary Information

Department Description

The primary purpose of the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral & integrative neuroscience, clinical , cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, the region and the nation.
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral & integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psephology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills. The Department of Psychology has one of the largest undergraduate majors in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D programs with approximately 120 graduate students.

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

This position is responsible for the monthly reconciliation, financial reporting and monitoring of budgets for approximately 100 accounts, including grants and trust funds. This position is also responsible for daily processing of vouchers, travel, purchases requisitions, cash advances, deposits, budget revisions and journal entries. The person in this role follows up with faculty, students and staff members who originate accounting requests to obtain needed information and to respond to inquiries regarding payments in an accurate and timely manner. The person in this role also interacts with central accounting office staff and the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) as needed to follow up and resolve accounting issues. This position maintains account files including complete and accurate transaction documentation. This person assists faculty PIs with managing grant budgets, monitoring for upcoming end dates and potential under – or over – spending problems with oversight from the Accounting Manager. This position prepares grant closeouts and ensures smooth account closeout in. Ensures proper documentation is obtained for cash advances and reconciles them timely. This position reconciles all department purchasing cards monthly and independently recognizes and resolves any issues with the accounts.

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

Required competencies include: sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals and strong analytical skills; strong working knowledge of Excel, including the ability to develop formulas for moderately complex spreadsheets; attention to detail, strong organization skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and to trouble-shoot and resolve problems of some complexity where no precedent may exist; ability to ensure accuracy and validity of moderately complex transaction while ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulations. The candidate must be a team player with a strong work ethic and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with faculty, staff, and students in a dynamic and fast pace environment.

Preferred Qualifications

A four year accounting or finance degree is strongly preferred. In addition, at least two years of experience in accounting work to include managing grant accounts is also preferred. The following qualifications are highly desirable: Working knowledge of accounting software of UNC financial systems including RAMSeS, Peoplesoft (ConnectCarolina), Infoporte, applications including check request and CABS; working knowledge of purchasing card processes and/or impress checking accounts.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical and Mental RequirementsPosition/Schedule RequirementsPosition AttributesStimulus/ARRA FundedNoQuick Linkhttp://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/167572 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

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. * How did you find out about the position opening?
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • Monster.com
   • Employment Security Commission
   • UNC General Administration Job Board
   • Indeed.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • Job Fair
   • Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
   • Personal Referral
   • Society of Human Resources Mgmt (SHRM)
   • Trianglejobs.com
   • UNC Online Job Posting
   • Other
3. * What is your highest level of education?
   • High School
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PhD
4. * Please self-rate your level of knowledge of Microsoft Excel from 1 to 10; 1=beginner and 10=expert?

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * How many years of accounting experience do you have?
   • None
   • Less than 2
   • 2-5
   • 5+