Accounting Technician

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 and 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.

The Office of ECU Collections is responsible for the general administration, accounting and collection of campus based federal and state educational loan accounts and records. This includes the receipting, computing, and depositing of payments on such accounts, approving payment arrangements to repay such accounts, and approving and processing requests for deferment and cancellation of federal loans per U.S. Department of Education regulations. This office also manages the collection process of past due non-enrolled student accounts from Student Account Receivable. The collection process includes contacting borrowers to make payment and/or deferment arrangements, submission of accounts to the North Carolina Attorney General's office and, when necessary, submission to outside state-approved collection agencies. This office maintains and secures all legal documentation for outstanding loans and handles the proper cancellation, disbursal and storage of promissory notes and loan files. In addition, the Office of ECU Collections ensures the timely and accurate completion of required federal and state quarterly and annual reports. Reporting ensures that the loan programs remain in good standing with the U.S. Department of Education, Health and Human Services and the N. C. State Treasurer's Office.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the University's collections process for past due balances related to non-enrolled student account receivables and non-student receivables, as well as assisting with administration of campus-based federal and educational loans. This includes preparing ECSI (Educational Computer Systems, Inc.) related entries for loan payments received by the University, processing entries in the Banner ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system related to student collections, assisting with the preparation of quarterly and annual accounts receivable reporting such as the FISAP (Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate), performing account analyses & drafting related journal entries, and performing other duties as assigned by the Collections Director. The position analyzes past due accounts, handles incoming calls and secures payment arrangements and establishing promissory notes. This position submits past due accounts to the North Carolina Department of Justice/Office of Attorney General in accordance with the Office of State Controller accounts receivable guidelines. This position also submits delinquent accounts to the North Carolina Department of Revenue for State Income Tax Refund garnishment under the Set Off Debt Collection Act ( SODCA) and to the Office of State Budget and Management for collections under the State Employee Debt Collection Act ( SEDCA). This position is also responsible for placing past due accounts with state-approved collection agencies for additional collection efforts.

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

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Experience with an advanced ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is preferred.
Microsoft Word and Excel experience preferred.

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If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

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

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.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity 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.