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Accountant

Employer
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Location
North Carolina, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
May 12, 2021

Posting Details

Vacancy Number

S01371

Position Title

Accountant

Working Title

Accountant

Competency Level

Contributing

Dept/School

Controller - 35100

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Controller’s Office provides financial, accounting and management reporting support services to the university. The Controller’s Office is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, supervising and administering all accounting functions related to the operation of UNCW and the integration of the budget and procurement system into the official financial records of the university. The accounting function is responsible for the consolidation and maintenance of university financial records in order to provide accurate and complete financial data to university management and state and federal agencies.

College

Finance - 35150 College

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

This Accountant position is responsible for various accounting and financial reporting projects, policy and website review and revisions, account reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university including 12 hours of accounting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

Four-year degree in accounting, finance, business management or other discipline related to area of work preferred

MSA graduates encouraged to apply

Preferred skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Acute attention to detail
  • Proficient skill with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to interpret financial data
  • Ability to perform analyses of financial data and processes
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge and application of accounting theories and principles


  • Required Certifications or licensure

    N/A

    Recruitment Range

    $50,000-$52,821

    FTE

    1.0 (40 hours per week)

    Months Per Year

    12 Months

    Work Days

    Monday - Friday

    Work Hours

    8:00AM-5:00PM

    Type of Position

    Permanent

    Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

    Position Number

    8110

    Job Posting Date

    05/12/2021

    Posting Close Date

    05/27/2021

    Special Notes to Applicants

    PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

    For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

    You will be required to attach a cover letter and resume to successfully apply for this position. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have completed the ‘Work History’ section of the application before you apply for this position.

    EEO Statement

    At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

    Eligibility for Employment

    Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

    External Link to Posting

    https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/20622
    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington (2021)?
    • UNCW Website
    • UNCW Facebook Page
    • UNCW Linkedin Page
    • UNCW Twitter Account
    • UNCW Employee Referral
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Craigslist
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • Glassdoor
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Hispanic Outlook
    • Indeed
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • North Carolina Job Network
    • Women In Higher Education
    • Other


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