Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Number |
997915 |
| Functional Title |
Accountant II |
| Position Type |
Staff |
| Position Eclass |
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning |
| University Information |
Located in North Carolina's third largest city,
UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study.
UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability.
UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities,
UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. |
| Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit |
The Controller's Office, part of the Division of Finance and Administration, is responsible for processing all University disbursements, general ledger accounting, construction accounting, cash management, and fixed assets. The unit is responsible for the disbursement of all University funds (payroll and accounts payable) in accordance with University and state policies and procedures. This unit is also responsible for a myriad of financial reporting to federal and state agencies, including W-2 information, 941 information, and 1099information. This unit is actively involved in the implementation of new administrative systems including; problem resolution, training, report writing, and data conversion. The areas within this unit are: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Foundation Finance, Cashiers and Student Accounts, and Financial Accounting. |
| Position Summary |
The Accountant II position reports to the Assistant Controller for Financial Reporting and is responsible for leading the University's accounting and reporting related to contracts and grants in accordance with
GASB. A basic understanding of the federal Office of Management and Budget (
OMB) regulations and other guidance to ensure compliance is required. This position will serve as the primary preparer of the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (
FISAP) reporting and the University's facilities and administrative (F&A) rate proposal, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (
SEFA), and annual Single Audit. This position will assist with supporting the Post Award Services (
PAS) and
DORE team. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate's degree in accounting; or Associate's degree in business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience in higher education or public accounting environment.
- Master's degree
- Experience with visualization software such as Power BI or Tableau
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Banner by Ellucian
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Recruitment Range |
$67,000-$76,220 |
| Org #-Department |
Office of the Controller - 56202 |
| Job Open Date |
11/09/2026 |
| For Best Consideration Date |
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| Job Close Date |
11/23/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| FTE |
1.000 |
| Type of Appointment |
Permanent |
| If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. |
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| Number of Months per Year |
12 |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
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