Account Technician

University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND, USA

USD 40,300-42,300 / year

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

Account Technician

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

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.