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Assistant Investments Accountant

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jul 23, 2026

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 resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	000225
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Assistant Investments Accountant
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Financial Services (Adm)
Work Location	Reese Building 4th floor
Salary Range	$65,000
Primary Purpose of Department	Within Business Affairs, the Financial Services department is comprised of four (4) functional offices and/or units: AVC Finance; Controller; Materials Management; and Treasury Services. The Treasury Services unit provides financial management, administration, and departmental assistance for supporting programmatic funds (exclusive of state appropriations), including funds from University endowments and trust funds from the affiliated organizations. The department provides central accounting and financial reporting services to its financial affiliates, including: Foundation, Athletic Foundation, Investment Fund, Student Legal Services, and Charlotte 49ers Ventures.
Primary Purpose of Position	Apply accounting principles and practices to a variety of accounting and other fiscal functions. Work may include: reconciliation of general ledger and operating ledger reports; assistance in financial analysis; maintenance of appropriation and other subsidiary ledgers; preparation of financial statements and reports requiring interpretation and analysis of accounting records and fiscal year closure of accounting records; development and implementation of control systems for determining costs and the distribution of costs; working with administrators to operate and evaluate accounting systems; examination of a variety of accounting documents to verify conformance to pertinent policies, procedures and accounting standards.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Invest endowment gifts received with the UNC Charlotte Investment Fund (UNCCIF). Prepare quarterly reconciliations of UNCCIF investment transactions, update Fundriver investment software, allocate investment activity to three participating members, and record this activity in UNCCIF and the three participating members' chart of accounts. Prepare monthly reconciliations of STIF and SIIP investment transactions, allocate investment activity to the participating funds, and record this activity in Banner. Update Fundriver investment software with new endowment funds, endowment fund changes, endowed spending distribution parameters, periodic fee allocations, and periodic in-transit items and accruals. Weekly cash balance review and reporting to determine investment and divestment needs. Assist with the annual review of endowment balances and calculation of the Endowed Spending Distribution. Initiate divestment process to fund the Endowed Spending Policy Distribution and other approved spending activity. Periodically complete the deficit cash process, ensuring deficit coverage by fiscal year-end. Prepare schedules, reviews, and monthly reports on funds as requested. Assist with the preparation of the combined endowment report. Prepare audit schedules for independent, state, and internal auditors and assist with year-end financial reporting tasks. Prepare, process, and review complex journal entries, ensuring accuracy, proper support, and adherence to both donor restrictions and accounting standards. Reconcile multiple bank and investment manager statements. Maintain process documents for the position and develop new process documentation as necessary.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience; or Equivalent education/experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Degree in Accounting or Business, Both in-person and virtual experience in a Financial Services office, Advanced Excel Experience, Experience with financial software like Banner, Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Reconciliation experience, Experience understanding and applying GASB standards, Time management experience and working with time-sensitive deadlines.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
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 resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	07/22/2026
Posting Close Date	07/29/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	08/10/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

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Do you have a bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience, or equivalent education/experience?
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- Yes, an associate's degree and 3 - 5 years of experience.
- Yes, a high school diploma and 5 - 7 years of experience.
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Applicant Documents

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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

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