Accountant

Posting Details

This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA).

Posting Details

Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Hiring Range $60,000 - $72,350 Working Title Accountant External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39465 Vacancy Number E1553 Position Number 8110 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Home Department Controller - 35100 Division Business Affairs - 35000 Division Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Accountant position is responsible for the following:

• Perform essential month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting, tax, and financial reporting functions.
• Assist with accounting and tax-related functions such as filing multi-state withholding and unemployment insurance, State Agency Claim for Refund County Sales and Use Tax, Sales and Use Tax, and calculating fringe benefits. Other tax-related duties include reviewing transactions, maintaining supporting documentation, and helping with processes and reporting as needed.
• Coordinate and maintain the campus Communication Allowance Program (CAP). Including overseeing the annual CAP Renewal Process and updating allowances as needed.
• Support tax compliance activities by reviewing tax forms and other documentation and helping ensure required records are maintained in accordance with University, State, and Federal requirements.
• Timely and accurate completion of ad hoc accounting, tax, and financial reporting tasks/projects, including but not limited to account reconciliations, journal entries, and account analyses.
• Compliance with University policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal oversight and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or collaborate on projects assigned as one-time or permanent tasks.
• Serve as Controller's Office web content manager, including form creation and maintenance.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's degree with at least 1 year of experience or a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience. An equivalent combination of education/experience may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Degree in accounting, finance, business management, or other discipline related to the area of work. Applicable master's degree students or graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic with commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with acute attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience with Banner (Ellucian) Systems.
• Ability to learn or experience with website content management and form creation.
• Ability to interpret financial data and perform analyses of financial data and processes.
• Thorough knowledge and application of accounting theories and principles, including North Carolina government fund accounting.
• Experience working in a tax environment.

Required Certifications or Licensures

N/A

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Controller's Office provides financial, accounting, and management reporting support services to the university. The Controller's Office is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and administering all accounting functions related to the operation of UNCW and to the integration of the budget and procurement system into the university's official financial records. The accounting function is responsible for consolidating and maintaining university financial records to provide accurate and complete financial data to university management and state and federal agencies.

College/School Information University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.

Number of Openings Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Months Per Year 12 Months FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 06/01/2026 Posting Close Date 06/23/2026

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How many years of related job experience do you have?

• No applicable job experience

• 0-2 years of applicable job experience

• 3-5 years of applicable job experience

• 5 or greater years of applicable job experience

• • Do you currently possess a degree from an appropriately accredited institution?

• No Response

• Yes, I currently possess a Masters degree in a field related to the position's requirements

• Yes, I currently possess a Masters degree in a field not related to the position's requirements

• Yes, I currently possess a Bachelors degree in a field related to the position's requirements

• Yes, I currently possess a Bachelor's degree in a field not related to the position's requirements

• Yes, I currently possess an Associates degree in a field related to the position's requirements

• Yes, I currently possess an Associates degree in a field not related to the position's requirements

• Other (Please explain in next question)

• • Do you have experience with Banner Finance or other Accounting ERP systems?

• No response

• No, none

• Yes, 0-2 years

• Yes, 2-5 years

• More than 5 years

• • Describe your Higher Education or State Government accounting experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please select which of the following most closely matches your skill level with Microsoft Excel:

• None

• Beginning formulas/formatting (SUM, AVERAGE, IF, COUNT)

• Intermediate formulas (SUMIF, IFERROR, "IS-" statements)

• Advanced formulas/calculations (pivot tables, arrays, VLOOKUP)

• • How did you hear about this position?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2026)

• UNCW Website

• UNCW LinkedIn Page

• UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)

• UNCW Employee Referral

• UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)

• UNCW Job Alert

• Chronical of Higher Education

• Glassdoor

• Higher Ed Jobs

• Indeed

• Inside Higher Ed

• North Carolina Job Network

• Craigslist

• Career Events/Job Fairs

• Billboards/Marquee

• Other

• • If you selected "Other" to the question above, please explain how you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if not applicable.

(Open Ended Question)