What are the responsibilities and job description for the UTS Temporary Vendor Request Technician (remote) at UNC Chapel Hill position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Department
HR UTS Partnership
Career Area
Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Posting Open Date
02/19/2025
Application Deadline
02/26/2025
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
UTS Temporary Vendor Request Technician (remote) at UNC Chapel Hill
Position Number
Vacancy ID
S024822
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
Work Schedule
Remote; Monday – Friday from 8 am – 5 pm
Position Location
Hiring Range
18.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position Information
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
Position Summary
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill conducts business with many domestic and foreign vendors, as well as Independent Contractors. Each has its own process of enrollment and policy, which must be adhered to when establishing these business relationships. Accounts Payable and Vendor Services manages all aspects of vendor invoicing, including establishing protocols of enrollment for both Foreign and Domestic vendors into the UNC-Chapel Hill payment system.
Vendor Request Technician daily tasks include:
- Review and approve/deny Independent Contractor requests that come through the Independent Contractor queue
- Review and approve/deny vendor requests that come through PaymentWorks and Campus Supplier
- Maintain shared IC and PaymentWorks spreadsheet reports
- Monitor and respond to questions in shared Independent Contractor and Vendor email accounts
- Other duties assigned, as needed
Approving requests requires the following but is not limited to Forms W9 and W-8BEN review, tax classification review, tax settings review and entry, address and banking review, and Independent Contractor documentation evaluation.
This position handles sensitive information, which includes Tax Identification Numbers and banking for both individuals and entities. Proper handling of sensitive information is very important.
This position also provides a great deal of assistance to the Accounts Payable Vendor Team along with a great deal of customer service to the University’s departments and vendors.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
n/a
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
High attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy for Independent Contractor and vendor request approval are required.
Candidate must possess the ability to concentrate, work quickly, and consider details presented in multiple formats and sources to make appropriate processing assessments per policy.
Candidate must also possess high-level customer service skills and ability to communicate via phone and email clearly.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with PeopleSoft and/or PaymentWorks software is ideal but is not required.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
