Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Accounting Technician in Chapel Hill

Position Title

Accounting Technician – Journey (Permanent Staff)

Department

SA Campus Health Services

Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Employment Type

Full-time Permanent

Salary

$41,176 - $50,326

Hours

40 hours per week

Posting Dates

Open: 10/24/2025 | Deadline: 11/07/2025

Position Summary

The primary focus of the Accounting Technician is the billing, posting and collections process for Campus Health. This position is responsible for creating and reviewing claims for errors prior to submission to insurance and making necessary corrections: following up on unprocessed claims and determining appropriate action; posting payments from insurance and /or patients and determining appropriate action to take on any remaining balance; and completing deposits of monies collected at multiple pharmacy locations on assigned days. This position will manage and reconcile this bank account on a daily and monthly basis, ensuring all deposits are properly recorded to the University’s system of record and that adequate internal controls are maintained. Payment deposit, posting, and allocation is managed in a complex spreadsheet. This position will manage this spreadsheet, as well as any supporting spreadsheets and reports required to ensure that all payments are accounted for, prepared for posting to the Patient Billing/Accounting System, posted, and then allocated to the appropriate chartfields in the University’s system of record. This position will coordinate with Campus Health’s accounting staff to execute their duties. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and supporting the accounting and billing team in various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create and review claims for errors prior to submission to insurance.
• Follow up on unprocessed claims and determine appropriate action.
• Post payments from insurance and/or patients and take action on any remaining balance.
• Complete deposits of monies collected at multiple pharmacy locations on assigned days.
• Manage and reconcile the bank account daily and monthly.
• Maintain and update a complex spreadsheet for payment deposit, posting, and allocation.
• Prepare reports and ensure all payments are accounted for and posted to the Patient Billing/Accounting System.
• Coordinate with Campus Health’s accounting staff to execute their duties.

Minimum Education and Experience

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

Required Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of financial principles.
• Accuracy in handling financial data and billing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify and resolve discrepancies, and meet deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication, including the ability to interact with staff, students, and parents.