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Account Technician

Account Technician

  • 498360
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Shared Service Center
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Hybrid
  • Full-time Staff
  • Closing on: Jul 22 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $40,300 - $42,300 annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

Responsible for providing core business functions for departments served by the Shared Service Center. The position will work collaboratively with Finance Managers to support the needs of the departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide accounting and business‑related support.
  • Process Accounts Payable transactions.
  • Prepare vouchers, journal entries, and other accounting related paperwork.
  • Prepare purchase requisitions using appropriate accounts payable system.
  • Review expenditures via appropriate accounts payable system.
  • Reallocate Purchasing Card transactions to correctly charge account, fund and department.
  • Enter employee reimbursements in PeopleSoft Travel and Expense module.
  • Make decisions on the correct chart field to be used so reporting and budgeting is accurate.
  • Process Accounts Receivable transactions.
  • Prepare Accounts Receivable posts to charge external organizations.
  • Ensure external organizations are receiving adequate documentation for billings.
  • Prepare departmental deposits.
  • Process transactions in compliance with UND policies and procedures.
  • Retain documentation in accordance with UND Records Retention policies.
  • Maintain highest level of accuracy, consistency, and quality control.

Required Competencies

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, critical thinking, and the ability to write and speak concisely and express thoughts clearly.
  • Experience successfully contributing to and working in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Ability to take initiative and be self-directed.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in accounting or business related field; OR, high school diploma with three years of work experience in a financial or business support role, such as bookkeeping, accounting, finance, payroll support or similar.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Successful completion of criminal background check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in processing, reconciling, and reporting of financial transactions.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft Finance and HRMS (Human Resources/Payroll) modules.
  • Experience with Procure-to-Pay ERP or similar accounts payable system.
  • Experience with UND policies and procedures.

 

 

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Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.