Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number S2841 Position Number 998804 Position Classification Title Accounting Technician Functional Title Accounting Technician Position Type Administration - Staff 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 nearly 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 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Accounts Payable Unit is part of the Controller's Office, part of the Division of Finance and Administration. This unit provides administration for payments due vendors and faculty/staff reimbursements and student refund checks. These invoice/expenditure requests must be administered in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University, Office of State Budget and Management, Office of the State Controller, Internal Revenue Services and Immigration/Naturalization Services. Staff in this unit report to the Director of Accounting. High levels of knowledge and accuracy are demanded in the auditing and processing of accounts payable disbursements without audit findings at the state internal and external levels. Staff are required to maintain strong working relationships throughout the campus community. They are required to process check requests, journal entries, reconcile funds, test and update upgrades on Banner conversions, Chrome River and AP Director systems.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the AP Technician is to audit travel disbursements and purchase order payments for the University. The position also assists other AP auditors with auditing of non-employee, employee, contracted services, and interdepartmental payments and matching invoices to checks. Testing of Banner upgrades, Chrome River and AP Director systems are also required. The AP Technician also provides training for campus personnel on these systems and on accounts payable policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience. This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA. examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

* Strong Attention to Detail

* Banner Finance Experience

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

* Name,

* Company Name,

* Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.

* Email Address

* Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range $50,767 Org #-Department Office of the Controller - 56202 Work Hours of Position 8 am - 5 pm; minimal overtime expected Number of Months per Year 12 Posting Requirements Job Family Administrative & Managerial Career Banded Title Accounting Technician Open Date 07/22/2024 Close Date 08/04/2024 FTE 1.000 FLSA Non-Exempt If other, please indicate If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Salary Grade Equivalency

Key Responsibilities

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Key Responsibility

Audit Travel Reimbursements

Essential Tasks

* Audit employee, student and non-employee travel reimbursements.

* Identify, analyze, and resolve problems as they may occur with processing of travel reimbursements.

* Analyze account codes for accuracy.

* Apply knowledge of University policies and procedures and Office of State Budget and Management guidelines when auditing travel reimbursements.

* Manage and prepare journal entry processing by reversing and reclassifying entries. Reconcile complex cash advance clearing fund using Eprint financial report. Meet monthly and year-end deadlines.

Key Responsibility

Audit Purchase Order Payments

Essential Tasks

* Audit purchase order payments.

* Identify , analyze, and resolve problems as they may occur with processing of purchase order related invoices.

* Communicate with vendors, departments, and management regarding any discrepancies on invoices and/or purchase orders.

* Analyze account codes for accuracy.

* Apply knowledge of University policies and procedures and Office of State Budget and Management guidelines when auditing purchase order payments.

* Manage and prepare journal entry processing by reversing and reclassifying entries. Meet monthly and year-end deadlines.

Key Responsibility

Serve as Knowledge Resource

Essential Tasks

* Serve as the Controller's Office SpartanMart expert.

* Schedule and present training to campus personnel on SpartanMart.

* Tests new upgrades for Banner, Chrome River, AP Director, SpartanMart, and Supply Manager.

Key Responsibility

Audit Non-PO Payments

Essential Tasks

* Assist other AP Auditors with auditing of non-vendor, employee, contracted services, and interdepartmental payments.

* Assist Disbursement Auditor with sorting and matching invoices to checks.

* Assist with 4% WH invoice reviews prior to payments for withholding determinations.

* Assist with escheat voids during reporting season.

Competency

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Competency Financial Program Monitoring and Management Competency Description

* Ability to manage a variety of transactions which may require considerable financial program knowledge. Ability to monitor and manage financial accounts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations and/or program laws and regulations.

* Ability to manage reporting of complex financial area or program(s), including preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports. Ability to supervise various financial functions of considerable complexity.

Competency Level Advanced Competency Knowledge - Technical Competency Description

* Considerable knowledge of government accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices needed to perform the work. Basic knowledge of program laws and regulations needed to perform the work. Knowledge of a variety of technology, financial systems, and software packages to create and maintain data. Ability to develop formulas for moderately complex spreadsheets.

Competency Level Journey Competency Problem Solving Competency Description

* Ability to resolve programmatic and financial problems of considerable complexity requiring research, analysis, and implementation of change. Ability to develop and implement procedure changes.

Competency Level Advanced Competency Communication Competency Description

* Ability to justify and defend financial information. Ability to communicate information to individuals or groups and deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to clearly and concisely convey information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.

Competency Level Advanced

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%)

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - R, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Hearing - O, Talking - O, Sitting - C, Walking - R, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R Work Environment Inside - C, Overtime - R

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

* List of References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently a permanent, time-limited or RIF employee of UNCG?

* No Response

* Yes

* No

* Do you have experience with Banner Finance?

* Yes

* No

* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

* Yes

* No