Accounting Technician

Position Number: 600037

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12
months

EEO-1 Category
Professionals

SOC Code
43-3031 – Bookkeeping,
Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

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Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and
more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State
  Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore
  Discount and more.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Primary purpose of the
organizational unit is to receive, disburse, and account for cash and non-cash items according to the policies and procedures set by the
State, Federal Government, and the University.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose
of this position is to analyze accounting and cash transactions in the Cashiers Office with the intent of maintaining accounting integrity.
The acceptance and recording of all transactions must be done in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The successful candidate must possess a working
  knowledge of Banner Finance or an equivalent system; knowledge of records management, accounting and / or collections experience with the
  ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• The candidate must have a work history that demonstrates initiative
  with completing assignments. The ability to learn, interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions; to exercise judgment and
  discretion in problem solving; to plan, prioritize and organize workflow; the ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, excellent
  analytical and organizational skills along with written and oral communication skills.
• Great interpersonal skills to interact
  effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high-pressure environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to
  organize and manager time and priorities.
• Ability to effectively manage work interruptions related to foot traffic, email
  inquiries, and phone calls.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service with great written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students and other members of the public to provide accurate information regarding student
  accounts and refunds.
• Ability to troubleshot and resolve issues related to billing discrepancies and other account inquiries

Minimum Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work,
  or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 1- 2 years of relevant experience handling cash/ or processing money
  transactions and reconciling transactions processed in disparate financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook,
  Teams

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Pre-Employment Requirement

Pre-Employment
Requirements:

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will
  not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form
  or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your
  application during the process of applying to the job posting.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and
  education/license verification prior to employment.
• North Carolina Central University 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina
Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be
an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits
discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination
based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further
the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance
appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training,
education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this
policy.

Work Location
Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)

Function
Office Technology

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the
function.

• Provide support of the Cashiering and Student Accounting functions. Treat all students, faculty and staff in a
  courteous manner. Open and close cashiering system in accordance with procedures noted in the procedure manual. Coordinate time off requests
  within the Cashier’s Office to ensuring cashiering office coverage, M-F between 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Coordinate
• Ensure that all
  Daily Activity Reports are accurately completed, and are in balance every day, including timely preparation of adjustments and corrections
  as needed. Reconcile end-of-day cashier balance accounts for transactions processed that day. Save all completed Daily Activity Reports in
  the designated network folder.
• Work with Cashier Office Manager to compete all daily tasks, and to update & improve business
  processes.

Function
Communication – Verbal/Written

Describe the specific tasks and
responsibilities related to the function.

Communicate information to individuals or groups and deliver presentations
suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to listen and clearly and concisely convey verbal and written
information.

Function
Problem Solving

Describe the specific tasks and
responsibilities related to the function.

Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to identify and resolve
issues and concerns related to discrepancies and other inquiries in the Cashier’s office.

Function
Knowledge – Program

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Possess technical accounting knowledge needed to maintain and report on financial accounting data. Monitor and reconcile the
deposit clearing account on a daily basis. Complete daily bank deposits. Complete all assigned required daily, monthly, & year-end reports
in a timely manner. Complete and/or assist with month-end analysis.

Function
Information/Records
Administration

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

• Maintain
  complete, and accurate financial records that support the full audit trail of each transaction from receipt through deposit and
  reconciliation. Ensure both physical and electronic records are properly stored, in a manner that facilitates easy retrieval of the
  information.
• Ensure compliance with all records retention requirements.

Posting Number: EPA03527P

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