Job Description:

Department:

Med Ad-Fin and Bus Operations-420102

Career Area :

Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date:

09/25/2024

Application Deadline:

11/25/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Accountant

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20042069

Vacancy ID:

NF0008528

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

10/28/2024

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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.



OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.



OUR MISSION

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.



Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.



Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.



Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for managing and monitoring financial activities in the School of Medicine Dean's Office Units and Clinical Trials Cash Management Team which are part of the School of Medicine Finance and Business Operations Office. Primary responsibilities will include budget and expenditure reconciliation, financial reporting, financial analysis and consultation, as well as salary distribution management and other related duties. Fund types managed include grants, contracts, trusts, trials, gifts, Medical Foundation, overhead and state funds.


The range of duties includes, but is not limited to, budget variance analysis, organizing and planning commitments, communication with internal and external customers. This position serves and provides guidance to recognize long term projection and goals for SOM business leaders and FBO managers. The position is fully involved in the budget planning process and development of financial reports and billings. This position is responsible for meeting deadlines, auditing accounts to ensure agency compliance and for locating and analyzing all available funding resources to provide financial guidance to SOM business managers.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• Must have the demonstrated ability to manage multiple shifting priorities while meeting and exceeding deadlines.


• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate and present financial information to Principal Investigators.


• Must have knowledge of and experience with accounting policies and procedures.


• Must have the ability to independently prepare, disseminate, and interpret financial reports.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Four year degree in accounting or finance. Experience with PeopleSoft.


Knowledge of funding program specifics and accounting principles and their application to cost, governmental accounting, and non-governmental accounting. Experience with post-award grant accounting, with the ability to identify substantive issues, and thoroughly and accurately research and analyze them in order to anticipate budgetary adjustments.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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