Accountant III

Posting Details Position Information Position Number: 999037 Functional Title: Accountant III Position Type: Administration - Staff Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information: Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The primary purpose of the Financial Reporting section of the Controller's Office is to provide timely, accurate, and reliable financial accounting information to the University community and external stakeholders, while maintaining accurate records and safeguarding the University's capital assets. These functions are essential to the University's financial operations and stewardship. The Controller's Office provides management with the financial information necessary to support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning and decision-making. It also provides financial information to external stakeholders, including state agencies responsible for monitoring university operations and approving funding. The Controller's Office submits the University's cash requirements to the State to ensure the timely approval and availability of funds for accounts payable, capital improvement projects, and payroll. The Capital Assets section of the Controller's Office is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely capital asset accounting records and ensuring compliance with University and State policies. The information maintained by this section supports the preparation of the University's annual financial statements, the calculation of facilities and administrative (F&A) cost rates, the determination of appropriate insurance coverage, and the reporting of losses resulting from fire, theft, or other events Position Summary The Finance Manager (Advanced Accountant) is an integral and critical part of the Controller's Office. The primary purposes of this position are to: ensure the integrity of financial data recorded in the accounting system, prepare reports for the university and outside users, determine, and submit daily cash requirements, ensure accurate recording and safeguarding of fixed assets, and coordinate encumbrance and funding of capital improvements, as well as repair and renovation projects with the Assoc. VC for Facilities, Asst. VC for Facilities Design & Construction, and Accountants. The Manager uses the complex Banner Finance software to record financial transactions and adjustments, as well as the preparation of budget reports on state operating and capital reports. Therefore, it is essential that the information inputs to Banner Finance and state systems are timely and accurate. This includes responsibility for funding the payroll and accounts payable disbursing accounts; processing cash receipt, cash disbursement, and cash transfers on the Office of State Controller's North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), the Office of the State Treasurer's Core Banking System along with UNCG system journal vouchers while maintaining Excel spreadsheet summaries for each budget code, including Capital budget codes. Each budget code must be reconciled to NCFS and UNCG's Banner Finance system monthly. Such activity must comply with the State of North Carolina Cash Management Legislation, Policies and Procedures, as well as UNC General Administration Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, and requirements. The Manager determines daily cash requirements and submits transfers and requisitions of funds as needed through the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) via the Office of the State Controller. In addition, the Manager is responsible for submitting electronic warrants for the payroll direct deposit, federal/FICA tax liabilities, and various payroll retirement/annuity plans, as well as receiving and recording funds for the Contracts and Grants Section, North Carolina Teaching Fellows, and other miscellaneous receipts from other state agencies. Such activity must comply with the State of North Carolina Cash Management Legislation, Policies and Procedures. The Manager is responsible for the preparation of journal vouchers, appropriate cash disbursements and cash receipts activity, and review of journal vouchers submitted by other University staff to ensure that University and State policies are followed. The Manager must apply knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing data and records of financial transaction including the application of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), as well as, requirements of NC Office of the State Controller (OSC), UNC General Administration and the University, The Manager is responsible for the preparation of the monthly and annual BD725 Capital Improvements (Cl) including reconciliation with NCFS. In addition, funds Cl projects for capital construction as well as repair & replacement projects for the University, including advising University Construction & Design/Facilities management as to the availability and use of those funds. Responsible for key components of fiscal year closing of recording journal vouchers and detail preparation of components, schedules, and notes of the University's Consolidated Annual Financial Report and the University's Financial Statements, particularly on the following topics: Construction in Progress, Retainage, Open Commitments, and Capital Assets. The Manager is a key advisor to the UNC GA Office of Compliance and Audit regarding the preparation of and updates of the UNC system Capital Asset Standards and Key Performance Indicators. The Financial Accounting Manager supervises and directs the Fixed Assets Section. This includes the correct and complete capitalization of each fixed asset invoice and the related tagging of the asset into a complex Banner Finance Fixed Asset submodule as well as separate bar-code subsystem. All the above duties are critical to the University's relationship with the Office of the State Auditor, the Office of State Controller, the Office of State Budget and Management, other state agencies, UNC General Administration, outside suppliers, and other outside users of financial information. A high level of knowledge and accuracy is demanded in maintaining the integrity of financial data recorded in the accounting system and in the preparation of budget and other financial reports because both the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration expects work performance that does not contribute to audit findings. The Financial Accounting Manager is expected to develop an effective working relationship with all levels of all employees on the University's campus. These positive relationships facilitate the sharing of timely and accurate information. Minimum Qualifications Masters degree and two - four years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree and three to five years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Four years or more of progressively responsible experience in finance/accounting related position in higher education or public organization. Recruitment Range $88,000 - $98,000 Org #-Department Office of the Controller - 56202 Job Open Date 08/10/2026 Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of North Carolina at Greensboro