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Financial Accounting Technician

University of North Carolina Charlotte
$43,658 - $50,000
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Apr 10, 2025
Financial Accounting Technician
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
General Information


Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Position Number 000214
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN09
Classification Title Accounting Technician - Advanced
Working Title Financial Accounting Technician
Salary Range $43,658 - $50,000
Anticipate Hiring Range $43,658 - $50,000
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Business Affairs
Department Financial Services (Adm)
Work Unit Controller
Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

This position may be eligible for a telework schedule once onboarding into position is complete and with supervisor approval.
Primary Purpose of Position
This position has direct responsibility for accounting functions for the University's Capital Improvement (CI) projects, including 1) fund setup; 2) ongoing financial and budget administration; and 3) key month-end and year-end reporting responsibilities. Additionally, this position may also be responsible for providing additional support for a variety of accounting functions across the Financial Services division, as needed.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Four year degree in business administration or accounting; or two year degree in business administration or accounting and one year of experience. Or an equivalent level of combination of training and experience.
Essential Job Duties
Essential ongoing job duties include:

  • Overall cash management related to Capital Improvement (CI) projects.
  • Prepare journal entries and bank transfers to transfer cash in Banner for receipt supported projects.
  • Prepare/record CI allotments.
  • Ensure sufficient funding is available before processing CI invoices for payment.
  • Transfer and requisition CI funds from the state.
  • Monitor CI project fund levels and expenditures.
  • Assist with monthly reconciliation of CI budget report for each CI budget code and certify CI balances to the state; other related month end close duties as needed.
  • Assist with Year end CI tasks; work closely with Reporting & Fixed Assets department to record CI project accruals and contract retainage and to prepare Completed Projects/Construction in Progress data.
  • Must maintain knowledge of policies and standards related to construction project reporting, including GAAP, Office of State Budget Management (OSBM) and Office of State Controller (OSC) policies and procedures, and UNC System Office Business Process Standards, to ensure University compliance.
  • Excellent collaboration with General Accounting, the Budget Office, Reporting & Fixed Assets, Facilities Management-Capital Projects, and any other personnel/departments who are involved in CI-related funding and accounting decisions.
  • Provide support for accounting functions throughout the Financial Services division, as needed.
Other Work Responsibilities

  • Assist with process improvement and technology projects related to CI project accounting/budgeting, as needed.
  • Maintain accurate process documentation.
  • Assist with other General Accounting tasks as needed; cross train with and serve as back-up for other General Accounting staff.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

  • Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Experience working in an institution of higher education preferably in the accounting field or the Controller's office and construction project accounting.
  • Accounting experience and financial/data analysis.
  • Experience using Banner 9, Banner Financial System, and Perceptive Content (Image Now) software and/or other North Carolina state accounting/budgeting systems (e.g., IBIS, NCAS).
  • Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience and ability to manage high volume workload.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to details.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Team player; ability to collaborate.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location Reese Bldg
Posting date 04/09/2025
Closing date 04/23/2025
Proposed Hire Date 05/05/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants

  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other



  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)


  3. *
    Do you have at least an Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration or related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

    • Yes
    • No


  4. *
    Do you have experience working in an institution of higher education preferably in the accounting field and construction project accounting or the Controller's office?

    • Yes
    • No
    • Knowledge with limited experience
    • Knowledge with no experience


  5. *
    Do you have professional accounting and financial/data analysis experience?

    • Yes
    • No
    • Knowledge with limited experience
    • Knowledge with no experience


  6. *
    Do you have professional experience using Banner 9, Banner Financial System, and Perceptive Content (Image Now) software and/or other North Carolina state accounting/budgeting systems (e.g., IBIS, NCAS)? Please select all those that apply.

    • Banner 9
    • Banner Financial System
    • Perceptive Content (Image Now)
    • other North Carolina state accounting/budgeting systems (e.g., IBIS, NCAS)
    • Other related systems not listed
    • Microsoft Excel
    • None




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest


Optional Documents

  1. Contact Information for References

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