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Accountant-Contributing

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   » Please ensure your full range of knowledge, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section. 
   » If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment). 
   » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, expertise, and abilities.
   » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

Position Details

Job Title Accountant-Contributing
Position Number 002584
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Time-Limited No
Department Homepage https://financialservices.ecu.edu/payroll/
Advertising Department PAYROLL OFFICE
Division Administration & Finance
Classification Title 10751 Accountant
Competency Level 1 - Contributing
Working Title Accountant
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $37,012-$58,631
Anticipated Hiring Range $44,897-$52,821
income Grade Equivalency GN10
Work Schedule M-F
Work Hours 8-5
Position Location (City) Greenville
Job Category Staff - Professional
Organizational Unit Overview The Division of Finance and Administration Services is ultimately responsible for all financial and administrative activities of East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. The Division has more than 800 employees. The Division is led by the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for oversight of the policies, personnel, budgets and administrative activities of all operations at East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. The Division is responsible for more than $800 million of activities within the University and its affiliated Foundations. Within the Division, Financial Services is responsible for all budget and financial activities of East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. The mission of Financial Services is: To provide for the financial needs of the University and its Foundations in a customer-oriented, friendly environment while assuring the proper stewardship of all fiscal resources. Within the Financial Services unit, the Payroll Office is responsible for ensuring that the University is in full compliance with the IRS and INS rules and regulations governing all payments to non-resident aliens. A high level of knowledge and accuracy is demanded in the processing of payrolls to satisfy customer demands and to maintain compliance with the broad and complex regulations and policies of the Federal and State government and University. The office prosperously pays all employees through the use of two highly automated and complex systems Banner HR and Banner Finance as well as integrated time and attendance systems including Kronos Time and Attendance. The Payroll Office personnel work very closely with the Human Resource office personnel, the vice Chancellors of Academic Affairs and Health Affairs EHRA personnel; personnel in Grants and Contracts and personnel within the Budget Office to ensure employee assignments have been entered correctly into the Human Resource System. Excellent customer service is also demanded working directly with University employees.

Job tasks This position will report to the Payroll Director. The position will be responsible for reconciliation of personnel benefits on a semi-monthly basis between Banner's benefit deduction reporting and third party benefit systems. The position will identify, research and resolve all discrepancies in a timely manner and apply all policies, procedures, laws, and regulation.
This position will analyze overpayment calculations of benefit deductions and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for reconciliation and filing of Multi-State Tax Reporting with regard to Payroll tax liabilities. This position will review and reconcile for accuracy all garnishment withholdings prior to submission to agencies, researching any discrepancies. Excellent written and oral communication expertise are essential. The selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate sensitivity in dealing with confidential matters, demonstrate attention to detail and organization, and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. The expectation is that this position will be able to make independent decisions in the above areas with a focus on accurate and timely reconciliations. This position will not have any managery functions.

Minimum Education/practice 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 practice. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation None

Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education Prefer a candidate with a Masters of Business Administration degree (MBA) and/or a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA). practice with Banner, e-print, ECUBic Report Manager, Microsoft Office (ex. Word, Excel, Outlook) is preferred. A strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and its capabilities including how to create and use pivot charts is also preferred

License or Certification required by the Department None

Special Instructions to Applicant
   » Please ensure your full range of knowledge, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write ?see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.
   » If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment).
   » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, expertise, and abilities.
   » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date 11/29/2021
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 12/13/2021
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47023
Alternate option If no candidates apply who meet the required competency level and training & practice requirements, then management may consider other candidates. income would be determined located on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified candidates from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a discapability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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Job Location: Houston, Texas
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Post Date: 10/10/2024 / Viewed 914 times
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Company: Rice University
Contact Email: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu


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