Accounting Technician

The Accounting Technician – Advanced processes outgoing payments and is responsible for resolving issues that result in payments being returned. This position is also responsible for ensuring that documentation related to payments is maintained accordingly, reviewing journal entries posted to the Accounts Payable (AP) clearing account, reconciling the AP clearing account, reviewing various accounts payable reports, and preparation of withholding tax returns.

Key Responsibilities of the Position Include:

Processing domestic and foreign wire payments

Canceling checks

Researching and depositing incoming checks

Monthly reconciliation of the AP Clearing account

Researching returned ACH payments

Researching returned AP checks and issuing affidavits as needed

Completion of monthly state withholding tax filings for University-related entities (ECU, ECU Foundation, ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation and ECU Educational Foundation)

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

The Division of Administration and Finance is ultimately responsible for all financial and administrative activities of East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. The Division consists of Financial Services, Campus Operations, Information Technology and Computing Services, People Operations, Success & Opportunity, Environmental Health and Campus Safety, Auxiliary Services and various support activities related to the ECU affiliated Foundations. The Division is led by the Vice Chancellor of Administration & Finance. 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. This division is a service provider in support of academic, research, and outreach missions of the University. Within the Division, Financial Services is responsible for 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.