Accountant

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.

The University of Chapel Hill conducts business with many domestic and foreign vendors, as well as Independent Contractors. Each has its own process of enrollment and policy, which must be adhered to when establishing these business relationships. Accounts Payable and Vendor Services manages all aspects of vendor invoicing, including:

-New Vendors. Establishes protocols of enrollment for both Foreign and Domestic vendors into the UNC-Chapel Hill payment system.
-Independent Contractors. Reviews and approves the enrollment of contractors who render services for the University.
-1099 Misc. Tax Forms. Oversight and compliance for non-employees who receive payment from the University.
-Voucher Approvals and Payments. Reviews and approves all business entertainment and employee expenses to ensure State and Federal compliance. For information on filing employee's expenses, see the Travel and Expenses website. In addition, we handle P.O. Vouchers (P.O.s), outside party vouchers, campus vouchers (including petty cash vouchers, independent contractor vouchers, cash advance vouchers and electronic funds transfers).

Hybrid: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Accounts Payable Accountant position applies knowledge of banking, accounting, business practices, fraud prevention, internal and external communications, administration and analysis in a multi-faceted departmental unit. This position supports the department's customer service focus and is responsible for analysis, reconciliations, special ad hoc projects, policy creation, interpretation and implementation as well as security information management.

The position is responsible for reconciliations of bank accounts and liability accounts that are in the control of Accounts Payable. The Accountant executes the 1099 process of the department and takes the lead in analyzing IRS B-notices along with the vendor coordinator team, and produces notices to send to vendors as required by the IRS B-notice.

The position oversees pay cycles and ACH bank confirmations, processes payroll pay cycles and recalls ACH payments made in error when notified within a 5 day window. The position reaches out to vendors paid in error to recover funds as needed and communicates the master schedule for pay cycles.

The Accountant assists the Voucher Team Supervisor by analyzing the credits in the system, and is responsible for responding to PRGX inquiries, the organization hired by NC Office of State Controller to collect outstanding credits.

The position supports the campus voucher team during peak seasons, during vacations and provides backup for the voucher supervisor by reviewing campus vouchers over $5,000, and reviews bi-weekly wire pay cycles.

The position is the primary contact for the virtual card system and enrolls new vendors in Bank of America Works. The Accountant works closely with the domestic vendor coordinator on when to convert vendors to virtual card payment methods based on vouchers in flight. Also, reconciles the monthly bank statement for virtual card activity and facilitates payment for the statement balance.

Mid-career with Masters and 1-2 years experience; or Bachelor's and 2-4 years experience.

Experience with complex reconciliations utilizing multiple software programs and experience with financial management and analysis metrics.

CPA and/or MBA with Accounting or Finance Concentration preferred.
Recent wire and ACH transfer and foreign banking experience.
Experience with PeopleSoft/ UNC-CH systems.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.