The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Hiring for College Research Accountant at 330 Duke Centennial Hall Full Time

Position Number:

001908

Vacancy Open to:

All Candidates

Working Title:

College Research Accountant

Position Designation:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type:

Permanent – Full-time

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday

Hours per week:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Division:

Academic Affairs

Department:

College of Engineering (Col)

Work Location:

330 Duke Centennial Hall

Salary Range:

$50,000 – $56,000

Primary Purpose of Department:

Within the College of Engineering, the Dean’s Office provides budget, reporting, and process support for externally funded grants as overseen by the College Business Officer. The Dean’s office also provides training administrative staff for award management.

Primary Purpose of Position:

The College Research Accountant position’s primary purpose is to provide reporting and budget support services within the William States Lee College of Engineering to ensure correct tracking and processing of key components for externally funded federal, state, public and private contracts and grants. The College Research Accountant position works closely with our partners in the UNC Charlotte Office of Research Services and principal investigators (PIs), departments/centers, and University administrative units.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

The College Research Accountant has the responsibility to

• Complete shadow system fund set up with budget allocations for new awards,
• Confirm cost share expectation and tracking
• Oversee Release time forms, review budget availability, obtain approvals, and submit to GCA
• Create and maintain Summer Salary tracking sheet
• Confirm summer salary payments with PIs
• Update quarterly report for Proposal, Award, and Expenditures
• Create annual report for ASEE and US News reporting of grant activity
• Request residual fund for fixed price awards at close-out
• Train new department administrative staff for award management
• Provide back up for departments when understaffed due to vacancy

Minimum Education/Experience:

Masters degree; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience; or equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years experience with reporting, budget management, and administrative record management; preference given to work in an educational setting
• Experience revising detailed budgets
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply financial data for determining budget availability
• High level of professionalism, maturity and experience sufficient to earn the trust, respect and credibility of Faculty.
• Exceptional interpersonal and professional communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines;
• Ability to remain calm, poised and professional under stressful situations;
• Critical thinking skills and decision making; experience tracking budget commitments
• Advanced excel skills including Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience with university financial systems such as Banner, Infomart, and Pcard systems preferred.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses:

None

Preferred Certifications/Licenses:

None

Special Notes to Applicants:

• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Posting Open Date:

09/08/2023

Posting Close Date:

09/22/2023

Open Until Filled:

No

Proposed Hire Date:

10/16/2023