Accounting Technician
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Epidemiology-463501
Career Area:Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Is this an internal only recruitment?:No
Posting Open Date :09/12/2024
Application Deadline:09/19/2024
Position Type:Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title:Accounting Technician - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent:GN09
Working Title:Accounting Technician
Position Number:20048301
Vacancy ID:P019616
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:40
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Work Location:Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:$49,115 - $63,478
Pay Band Information:To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The Department of Epidemiology is one of the seven departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The department’s primary focus is to the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. We provide strong training in research methods and opportunities for the application of epidemiology to a wide range of health problems through our research.
Position Summary:The Department of Epidemiology is internationally recognized as a leader in epidemiologic research and training. The Department offers research training in most specialized areas including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, environmental and occupational health, health services/clinical epidemiology, reproductive health, and infectious diseases. For the fiscal year 2021/2022, the Department was awarded in excess of $96 million in sponsored funding (research, training, and public service). These funds involve 22 different primary sponsors, all of whom have different policies, procedures, and forms. In addition, grant funding is received from numerous private organizations, including other Universities. The Department’s current faculty consists of 62 faculty, 12 joint faculty, and 56 staff. The Department has 256 graduate students enrolled, including 74 in the MPH Applied EPI program, 165 in the PhD program and 17 in the MSCR program. The operation of the Department depends on various and complex sources of funds. These consist of state accounts, trust accounts, one receipt supported account, six training and 150 research grants and contracts. Sources of these funds include federal and state agencies and private organizations and total $50 million annually with 86% of that amount from extramural sources.
The Accounting Technician will oversee specialized departmental accounting, bookkeeping, and audit compliance for grant accounts in the Department of Epidemiology. Initially, the primary purpose of the position will be the administration and oversight of a 3-year NIH award that totals $22 million/annually. Oversight and administration will include coordination and collaboration of funding distributed between three schools (SPH, SOM, SOP) and one center, RENCI, within the University. In addition, the position will monitor and provide oversight of 22 subcontracts as well as being responsible for managing multiple pilot projects. The position will also provide oversight of other sponsored research, trust funds and financial and administrative costs related to the project. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with GAPP, Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards, OMB circulars and University and State financial policies and procedures. The position requires specialized knowledge and skills to ensure that expenditures are properly charged according to each funders’ requirements, that accounting and budget reports are completed and filed correctly for each funder, and that the department is complying with University, Federal and other funders’ policies. In addition, the position will maintain records and information to assist the Accountant and Business Manager with long term planning for the Department, including projections on indirect cost and statistics on grant awards. The individual in this position must provide a strong leadership role for the accounting processes records and policy adherence.
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:* Microsoft Excel proficiency required.
* Must be computer proficient.
* Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong customer service skills.
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
* Sponsored research experience is a plus.
* University experience preferred.
* PeopleSoft experience a plus.
* Prefer knowledge of UNC HR actions and payment processes within Connect Carolina, particularly fundswaps and PAATs.
* It is preferred that the incumbent possess advanced Excel skills which are necessary to create complicated spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables and V-look-ups.
Not Applicable.
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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