Accountant

Accountant

Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance.

Recruitment Range: $60,000 - $72,350

Vacancy Number: E1553

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Home Department: Controller - 35100

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Controller's Office provides financial, accounting, and management reporting support services to the university.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

• Perform essential month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting, tax, and financial reporting functions.
• Assist with accounting and tax-related functions such as filing multi-state withholding and unemployment insurance, State Agency Claim for Refund County Sales and Use Tax, Sales and Use Tax, and calculating fringe benefits.
• Coordinate and maintain the campus Communication Allowance Program (CAP).
• Support tax compliance activities by reviewing tax forms and other documentation.
• Timely and accurate completion of ad hoc accounting, tax, and financial reporting tasks/projects.
• Compliance with University policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal oversight and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or collaborate on projects assigned as one-time or permanent tasks.
• Serve as Controller's Office web content manager, including form creation and maintenance.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Master's degree with at least 1 year of experience or a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Degree in accounting, finance, business management, or other discipline related to the area of work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in higher education. Experience with Banner (Ellucian) Systems.