This position is responsible for managing and monitoring financial activities in multiple Centers and Core Facilities that are part of the School of Medicine Finance and Research Service Center. Fund types managed include grants, contracts, trusts, trials, gifts, Medical Foundation, overhead and state funds. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to, project/program administration, organizing and planning research operations, communication with internal and external customers. This position serves and provides guidance to recognize long-term projections and goals for Center Principal Investigators and Core Directors. The position is fully involved in the budget planning process and the development of financial reports and billings. This position is responsible for meeting deadlines, auditing accounts to ensure agency compliance and for locating and analyzing all available funding resources to provide financial guidance to PIs and Directors.
Education and Experience:
Four-year degree in accounting or finance.
Experience with PeopleSoft.
Knowledge of and experience with accounting policies and procedures in regards to all types of accounting including but not limited to: contracts and grants, foundations, state and overhead accounts.
Knowledge of funding program specifics and accounting principles and their application to cost, governmental accounting, and non-governmental accounting.
Experience with post-award grant accounting, with the ability to identify substantive issues, and thoroughly and accurately research and analyze them in order to anticipate budgetary adjustments.
Essential Skills:
Must have the demonstrated ability to manage multiple shifting priorities while meeting and exceeding deadlines.
Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate and present financial information to Principal Investigators.
Must have knowledge of and experience with accounting policies and procedures.
Must have the ability to independently prepare, disseminate, and interpret financial reports.
AA/EEO Statement:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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