Staff Accountant, Financial Coordinator
Duke Careers
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Durham • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $48,022 - $69,569 per year
About the role
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in accordance with Duke financial standards.
- Maintain expense tracking files and support financial projections and balance reporting.
- Maintain and distribute endowment reports.
- Prepare variance analyses explaining material fluctuations.
- Monitor the shared vendor inbox and update tracking systems.
- Support month‑end close activities, including accrual/deferral validation and documentation.
- Prepare and review journal entries and vouchers with appropriate documentation.
- Review and approve corporate card transactions and high‑dollar purchases.
- Process Accounts Payable requests according to Duke policy.
- Assist with contract processing and ensure appropriate treatment.
- Manage travel reimbursements, advances, and reconciliations.
- Serve as the primary financial contact for PAMC‑supported units.
- Advise departments on accounting processes, internal controls, and policy applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in accounting, financial administration, procurement, or related operational finance.
- Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, and internal controls.
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
Benefits
- comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- generous retirement benefits
- family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
account reconciliationsjournal entriesvariance analysesfinancial projectionsexpense trackingaccrual validationdeferral validationAccounts Payablecontract processingfinancial administration
Soft Skills
communicationcustomer serviceorganizational skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business Administration