Job description
Position Type
Staff
Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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 1099 information. 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.
The primary purpose of Foundation Finance is to provide a full range of accounting and financial reporting services for the affiliated organizations that support the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This is critical to UNCG as well as the six affiliated organizations. Accurate financial reporting is required by management to make financial decisions within the organizations and the University.Accuracy is also essential for maintaining compliance with Federal and State laws, board decisions, and donor-imposed restrictions.
The primary purpose of Foundation Finance is to provide a full range of accounting and financial reporting services for the affiliated organizations that support the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This is critical to UNCG as well as the six affiliated organizations. Accurate financial reporting is required by management to make financial decisions within the organizations and the University.Accuracy is also essential for maintaining compliance with Federal and State laws, board decisions, and donor-imposed restrictions.
Position Summary
**Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration
The Foundation Finance Accountant is responsible for providing accounting for the affiliated organizations of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The affiliated organizations are The UNCG Excellence Foundation, The Weatherspoon Art Foundation, The Endowment Fund of UNCG, The UNCG Investment Fund, and the Capital Facilities Foundation. The Foundation Finance Accountant will lead and direct the Foundation Finance team that provides support for the affiliated organizations. The Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration serves as the Treasurer for the affiliated organizations.
The accounting support provided by the Foundations Accountant includes specialized reporting on the Banner Finance and Art Management System, reviewing investment and custodian reports used in the preparation of unitized market ledgers for the University Investment Fund and the underlying ledgers for the participants in the Investment Fund, and preparation of reports for internal management utilizing Excel and Web focus. The Foundations Accountant also assists with the annual audit by preparing audit schedules, running reports, and answering questions for the external auditors. The Foundations Accountant will lead and assist in the implementation of Fundriver, a unitized endowment accounting solution.
Key Responsibilities:
15% – Lead the Office of Foundation Finance team
15% – Specialized Reporting
40% – Complete Market Ledgers
20% – Prepare audit schedules and financial statements
5% – Serve as Financial Liaison
5% – Review Art Inventory System
The Foundation Finance Accountant is responsible for providing accounting for the affiliated organizations of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The affiliated organizations are The UNCG Excellence Foundation, The Weatherspoon Art Foundation, The Endowment Fund of UNCG, The UNCG Investment Fund, and the Capital Facilities Foundation. The Foundation Finance Accountant will lead and direct the Foundation Finance team that provides support for the affiliated organizations. The Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration serves as the Treasurer for the affiliated organizations.
The accounting support provided by the Foundations Accountant includes specialized reporting on the Banner Finance and Art Management System, reviewing investment and custodian reports used in the preparation of unitized market ledgers for the University Investment Fund and the underlying ledgers for the participants in the Investment Fund, and preparation of reports for internal management utilizing Excel and Web focus. The Foundations Accountant also assists with the annual audit by preparing audit schedules, running reports, and answering questions for the external auditors. The Foundations Accountant will lead and assist in the implementation of Fundriver, a unitized endowment accounting solution.
Key Responsibilities:
15% – Lead the Office of Foundation Finance team
15% – Specialized Reporting
40% – Complete Market Ledgers
20% – Prepare audit schedules and financial statements
5% – Serve as Financial Liaison
5% – Review Art Inventory System
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
Preferred Qualifications
Higher Education and/or Non-profit experience; Investment/Endowment experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
$62,100 - $68,348
Org #-Department
Office of the Controller - 56202
Job Open Date
07/14/2023
For Best Consideration Date
06/13/2023
Job Close Date
07/18/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt