Accounting Technician

Overview

About the Opportunity The Accounting Technician - Advanced Level serves as a member of the UNC System Office finance team, responsible for performing advanced accounting and financial operations. The position focuses on accounts payable, cash management, and tax compliance, ensuring financial accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to state and federal regulations. This role oversees the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, managing vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and travel transactions through systems such as Concur and VISP.

The technician audits and approves payments, ensures compliance with institutional and state policies, maintains 1099 and NC 4% reporting, and performs complex reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records and proper cash management.

The incumbent provides technical expertise and analytical support for enterprise financial systems, develops and refines accounting procedures, and participates in testing and implementing new processes. As a subject matter expert, the technician identifies workflow issues, resolves discrepancies, and supports process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Working closely with the Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, and Systems Accountant, the technician collaborates with internal and external partners to address accounting inquiries and ensure compliance with the Office of State Controller and Department of State Treasurer guidelines.

Strong communication and professional judgment are essential in this role.

The Accounting Technician - Advanced Level is a key contributor to the UNC System Office s financial integrity and operational excellence. Through diligent oversight of financial processes, the position helps maintain transparency, accountability, and compliance across all accounting and cash management functions.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon building in downtown Raleigh s Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics.

System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.

The Finance and Administration division works as staff to the Board of Governors, president, and chief operating officer to support the financial management of the UNC System. This includes the areas of budget development and execution, facilities, property, capital construction, debt management, procurement policy, tuition and fee development, efficiency efforts, and analysis of policy changes with a fiscal impact.

Minimum education, experience, and skills:
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of government accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices 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 spreadsheets. Ability to verify and ensure accuracy and validity of transactions. Ability to examine accounting records to assure adherence to accounting standards and regulations.

Ability to maintain and manage accounting records of moderate variety and complexity. Experience with IRS and NC tax compliance, including 1099 and 1042 reporting.

Problem Solving: Ability to select best solution from several options or where no precedent exists. Ability to make suggestions for and/or implement process improvements in the work unit. Ability to interpret oral and/or written guidelines to solve problems. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain financial concepts and resolve issues professionally.

• Classification: Accounting Technician
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
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