Accounting Technician - Journey

East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina.

About the role

This is a key position within the Office of Business and Financial Affairs and reports to the College Accounting Director. The role involves a variety of professional and technical accounting functions impacting both internal and external areas. The position maintains 70% of the School of Dental Medicine’s non-personnel financial records and serves as the primary contact for invoice payments, travel, encumbrances, research accounting, ProCard, and PORT-related questions for support staff, faculty, administrators, and eight Community Service Learning Center business managers.

The role requires interpreting University and state policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines, and applying them in day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include analyzing data for accuracy, problem-solving, interpreting regulations, and reversing errors when appropriate. The position also involves testing new processes and systems and coordinating system changes.

This position works closely with other University units, including Accounts Payable, the Travel Office, Materials Management, the ProCard Office, the Division of Health Sciences, and Compliance Management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 70% of the School of Dental Medicine’s non-personnel financial records.
• Serve as the primary contact for invoice payments, travel, encumbrances, research accounting, ProCard, and PORT-related inquiries.
• Interpret and apply University and state accounting policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
• Analyze financial data for accuracy, problem-solve, and reverse errors when appropriate.
• Test new processes and systems, and coordinate and implement system changes.
• Collaborate with internal units such as Accounts Payable, Travel Office, Materials Management, ProCard Office, Division of Health Sciences, and Compliance Management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Preferred experience in purchasing, accounts payable, travel, ProCard, Banner, and ODS.
• Ability to interpret and apply University and state financial policies and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) with matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices.
• Eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457).
• Multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.
• Professional development opportunities to foster career growth and skill advancement.

Pay

Recruitment range: $33,540 - $50,784 per year

Anticipated hiring range: $39,600 - $44,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Position is located in Greenville, NC.

This position is not subject to the State Human Resources Act.