University of North Dakota Hiring for Account Technician at Grand Forks, ND Full Time

• $41,000+/year Annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours/week hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to provide core business functions for the SMHS Administration and Finance team and all SMHS departments. This position will work collaboratively with Administration and Finance leadership, Financial Manager, and Financial Analysts to support the needs of the SMHS and its departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide Accounting and Business-Related Support.

• Assist with processing Accounts Payable transactions.
• Prepare vouchers, journal entries, and other accounting related paperwork.
• Review expenditures via appropriate accounts payable system.
• Review and approve Purchasing Card statements.
• Reallocate Purchasing Card transactions to correctly charge account, fund and department, as needed.
• Process Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Prepare departmental deposits.

Assist with Monitoring and Reporting of Departments’ Financial Transactions and Budgets.

• Use PeopleSoft and other reporting tools to record, review, and assist with reconciling financial transactions for assigned departments.
• Assist Financial Analysts and Financial Manager with annual budget preparation, including data entry in the budget module.

Coordinate Departmental Payroll Activities and Prepare Appropriate HR/Payroll Services Paperwork.

• Assist Financial Analysts, Financial Manager and departments with appropriate payroll paperwork.
• Assist departments with review of payroll expenditures for compliance and appropriateness.
• Monitor payroll and assist with any corrections within deadline periods.

Required Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including active listening, critical thinking, and the ability to write and speak concisely and express thoughts clearly.
• Experience successfully contributing to and working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting or business-related field; OR high school diploma with three years of work experience in a financial or business-related support role, such as bookkeeping, accounting, finance, payroll support or similar.
• One year of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three plus years of directly related experience.
• Experience in processing, reconciling, budgeting, and reporting of financial transactions.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance and HRMS (Human Resources/Payroll) modules.
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay ERP or other similar accounts payable system.
• Experience with UND policies and procedures.

To Apply

Please complete an online application and submit a cover letter and resume.