Accountant Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Accountant 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223 The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for educational and personal development thru programs and services that support and enhance student’s growth. The division promotes student learning and holistic development that also fosters a recognition and appreciation of diversity. It provides services, facilities, and physical structures which encourage interpersonal engagement, stimulation of the learning process and promotes mental, physical health, and wellness. The division fosters a campus community which promotes student involvement through enhanced interpersonal and social engagement opportunities, organizations, and programs. The division develops and enhances collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff and the external community to better serve students’ needs and ensure high quality services and programs. Furthermore, the division develops and expands efforts that encourage student recruitment, retention, and ultimately – graduation. Primary Purpose of Position For the Division of Student Affairs, the Accountant provides the Executive Director data collection, analysis, and monitoring of all funds under the division. This includes state, student fee, trust funds, grants, and foundation funds totaling $214M and updates spreadsheets which summarize complex transactions, analyze information, and prepares financial reports. Initiates e-form financial transactions. Maintains employee data including salary, benefits, work location and other pertinent information to assist the divisions managers. For the Department of Housing and Residence Life, the Accountant provides financial controller and internal audit functions for all revenue and expenditure transactions that requires extensive knowledge of state and university accounting rules and procedures. Complex analysis and a high degree of judgment are needed to interpret and monitor all financial and personnel transactions for the entire $49 Million Housing and Residence Life budget and 34 ancillary programming accounts. The Accountant prepares multiple non standard financial reports from multiple data sources to provide accurate analysis unique to the department needed by the Associate Director for Business Services that influence departmental processes and potential revision of departmental priorities. Summary of Position Responsibilities The Accountant position performs essential accounting functions for both the Department of Housing and Residence Life and for the Division of Student Affairs. These duties include developing and maintaining fiduciary accounting of revenue and expenses, monitoring salary and benefits for over 450 SA employees which results in position balancing between budget and NBAJOBS, creates the division’s All Funds Budget and reviews the departmental all funds budgets within the division of Student Affairs. Minimum Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be proficient in MS Excel. Finalists may be required to take a proficiency test. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Prefer applicants with university business, public administration, or accounting experience. Necessary Certifications/Licenses None Preferred Certifications/Licenses None Special Notes to Applicants Finalists may be asked to complete an Excel skills test. 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. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

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https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ Posting Open Date 05/01/2025 Posting Close Date 05/15/2025 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date 06/01/2025 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information