"Accountant"

Job Details

Department: SPH - Finance - 460105

Career Area: Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date: 09/17/2025

Application Deadline: 09/22/2025

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Accountant

Position Number: 20073096

Vacancy ID: S026144

Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 20

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Hours flexible.

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $30.00/per hour

Proposed Start Date: 09/29/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months not to exceed 11 months

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The mission of the Gillings School of Global Public Health’s finance office is to oversee budget planning, management and reporting at the School level and to lead financial policy development and implementation on behalf of the School. We serve as an adviser to School personnel on compliance matters and as a liaison between the School and auditors (internal and external). We also serve as the liaison between the School and various offices around campus (Provost’s Office, Budget Office, Office of University Counsel, Internal Audit, as well as other UNC-Chapel Hill offices) on finance and compliance-related issues. The finance office directly manages financials for the central School units (CAUs) and the Public Health Foundation.

Position Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to: Manage funding for all central school payroll. Performs detailed analysis on payroll funding sources for yearend to ensure school is maximizing STATE funds and fringe pool in conjunction with other funding sources. Develops a spending plan and works with supervisor to move payroll spending based on analysis performed. Serve as primary approver for central school finance transactions and as budget approver for all school HA transactions. Monitor fund balances, manage deficits, and ensure appropriate use of resources. Monitor financial activity to ensure adherence to UNG, state, federal, and other sponsor policies and procedures. Serve as a subject matter expert for the ConnectCarolina (Peoplesoft) financial modules. Serve as subject matter expert and advisor for InfoPorte and other departmental tools. Generate various financial reports for school leadership. Oversees, manages and reconciles complex revenue sharing related to the MPH @ UNC online/residential offmodel degree programs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in accounting; or Associate’s degree in business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge required. Demonstrated analytical skills including ability to analyze large volumes of data. Experience reconciling financial transactions required. Fund accounting experience required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Higher education experience preferred. Peoplesoft experience a plus. Website skills a plus.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable.