Job Details
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
Percentage Of Time: 40
Key Responsibility: Management of financial accounting and fixed assets
Essential Tasks:
- Provide direction and guidance to the Financial Accounting and Fixed Assets staff of cash requirements, general accounting, capital improvements, and fixed assets. This includes knowledge and understanding of state statutes governing financial accounting, University and State policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles as promulgated by the AICPA, NACUBO, and GASB, and the sections of the United States Tax code which are applicable to universities.
- Apply general knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices and reporting guidelines when preparing journal vouchers for departmental transfers and reclassifications, as well as cash receipt and cash disbursement journal vouchers, and Capital improvements/Repair & Replacement journal vouchers for funding projects.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Banner Finance to ensure internal reporting needs, management needs, auditors, and external needs are being met. Demonstrate knowledge of WebFocus report writing (reporting tool for Banner information), NCFS, Core Banking, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Modify procedures, processes, and reporting as necessary. Determine applicable reporting needs, understand the large volume of complex Banner Finance table structures, relationship as to when specific tables and fields are updated as applicable, for Purchasing, Accounts Payable Fixed Assets, and Payroll process. In addition, understand the complex table structures, relationships, and accounting relative to the Banner Research Accounting module that is used for Capital Improvements.
- Identify unique or new type of activity, and determine the best method of addressing the activity.
Percentage Of Time: 25
Key Responsibility: Financial monitoring and analysis
Essential Tasks:
- Ensure from review of reports that State and University policies are adhered to, as well as the reports are providing accurate results. In addition, the Advanced Accountant (Financial Accounting Manager) is responsible for properly reconciling various general ledger activity internally, as well as with the balances of the Office of State Controller and the Office of State Budget and Management. As complex issues arise, or there are unique circumstances, this position should determine the appropriate course of action to resolve the applicable issues.
- Ensure that new Banner Finance system patches and system upgrades are tested prior to implementation. Extra emphasis of review is necessary with the Banner Fixed Asset System and Banner Research Accounting System due to their extraordinary level of complexity. Be familiar with applicable cash management, general accounting, and fixed asset policies, procedures, and processes to identify major internal control points, as well as subsequent potential risk factors. As appropriate, this position modifies procedures and/or processes to improve internal control and minimize risk.
Percentage Of Time: 25
Key Responsibility: Supervision
Essential Tasks:
- Write position descriptions, advertise open positions, interview candidates, and select new employees as needed.
- Train, coach, monitor and assess work, provide feedback, and provide technical supervision.
- Prepare Performance plans, as well as interim and annual performance reviews with personnel. If necessary, recommend disciplinary and grievance issues. Lead personnel in professional development.
Percentage Of Time: 10
Key Responsibility: Reporting and Communications
Essential Tasks:
- Write detail specifications for WebFocus Reports to be written by an IT Analysis, or self as applicable. This includes identification of specific Banner tables, Banner object access views, or Banner tables, as well as the applicable fields, selection criteria, and sort criteria. From testing the report, determine any problems with the report and document detail changes that need to be made, and convey them to the appropriate Analyst.
- Review journal vouchers, Capital Improvement invoices and applicable interdepartmental invoices Dependent upon the audience (who communication is being made to) In written and/or verbal form, convey pertinent information regarding accounting procedures, processes, and actions to facilitate effective results.
Physical Effort: Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - c, Hand Movement-Grasping - f, Finger Dexterity - c, Reading - c, Writing - o, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - c, Hearing - f, Talking - f, Sitting - c, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - r, Reaching - o
Work Environment: Inside - c, Overtime - o
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22; College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
- U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.
- UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com
- The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.
Supportive Environment
- UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.
- UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.
- The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.
Engaged Community
- For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation.
- UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.
- For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
Company info
Website: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
Telephone: 336-334-5009
Location: 723 Kenilworth Street, Greensboro, NC 27402, US
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