Accounting Technician

Accounting TechnicianThe primary purpose of this position is to serve as the payment and student payroll coordinator for all funds within the department of Health Policy and Management. Transaction types this position processes include but are not limited to: paying invoices via vouchers, p-card, or internal billing; placing requisitions and purchase orders; making journal entries, travel requests/reimbursements, daily deposits; and updating the vendor database. As the student appointment and payroll coordinator for the department, duties include but are not limited to: communicating appointment and benefit information to students; creating and maintaining positions; processing appointments/terminations; enrolling students in graduate health insurance; entering non-service, tuition and fee awards; and processing salary source changes. This role tracks in-state and tuition remission budget balances and monitors job end dates for student appointments, proactively determining whether students should be reappointed, extended, or terminated. This person must maintain familiarity with campus financial and student HR and payment systems, policies, and procedures, and must be able to clearly communicate accounting and student funding policies to students, faculty, and staff.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.Management Preferences - Experience working in higher education. Relevant accounting, transaction processing and account reconciliation experience. Student funding and payroll experience. Experience working with a variety of fund types including state, F&A, receipt funds, trust funds, or contracts and grants. Experience using UNC financial systems (or equivalent) including ConnectCarolina (PeopleSoft), InfoPorte, GradStar, Lawlogix, Works (P-Card), Concur (Travel) is preferred.Required DocumentsCurriculum Vitae / ResumeCover Letter