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Financial Reporting Accountant

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Oct 31, 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	000220
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Financial Reporting 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	Business Affairs
Department	Financial Services (Adm)
Work Location	Reese Building
Salary Range	$60,000 - $65,000
Primary Purpose of Department	Within Financial Services, the Controller's Office provides central business support/oversight for accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, business process management and compliance, e-Commerce, financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, payroll, tax management, travel and other business payments and reimbursements. Within the Office of the Controller, the Reporting & Fixed Assets work unit serves the university through the coordination and preparation of annual financial statements, management of the annual financial report audit, oversight of the annual property inventory process, and thorough response to internal and external questions regarding reporting and capital assets.
Primary Purpose of Position	The purpose of the Financial Reporting Accountant position is to assist with the preparation of various internal and external financial reports, including the annual financial statements and footnotes, as well as ongoing maintenance of the university chart of accounts and related information distribution. This position reports to the Financial Reporting Manager.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	The responsibilities of this position include: Assist with timely and accurate preparation/compilation of recurring Financial Reporting tasks as noted below. ACFR Package (August) Footnotes (September) IPEDS (October) Accounts Receivable (Quarterly) SBITA Transaction Review (Quarterly) Audit Tracking - UNC System (Winter, as annual audits are completed) Ratio Analysis (Fall/Winter) SACSCOC (June) Other reporting as needed Maintain Chart of Accounts, which includes a monthly reconciliation to the state-wide accounting system, response to inquiries, and processing changes to the chart. Maintain communications with other departments for account codes and reporting-related information, which includes obtaining information for recurring tasks such as identification of leases, SBITAs, and other intangible assets, as well as monitoring the departmental email inbox.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration (or related field) or combination of equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration and 2-4 years of accounting experience in higher education preferred. Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications; Detailed knowledge of MS Excel to quantify and illustrate routine financial reports, and/or projections. Effectively manage time and resources to ensure that individual work is completed efficiently; improve work processes to ensure work is free from errors, take responsibility for accomplishing meeting deadlines while maintaining accountability for results. Clearly convey information by communicating effectively and achieve levels of professional skill/knowledge by staying abreast of current developments and trends in areas of expertise
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	10/31/2025
Posting Close Date	11/14/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	12/01/2025
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have a Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience?
- Yes - I have a Bachelor Degree or higher
- Yes - I have an Associates degree and at least two (2) years of experience related to position
- Yes - I have a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of experience related to position
- No
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Please describe your previous accounting experience in a college or university setting.

(Open Ended Question)
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How many years of accounting experience do you have in higher education?
- less than 2 years
- 2- 4 years
- 4 - 6 years
- 6 - 8 years
- 8 - 10 years
- 10 plus years
- listed experience is outside higher education field
- No experience

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

Contact Information for References