Staff Accountant

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On\-Site and Remote mix) Requisition Number: 270863 Regular or Temporary: Regular Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY Date: Jun 5, 2026 **Duke University:** Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries. **Be You.** At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a **Staff Accountant** you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative team that supports Campus Life and more than 600 student organizations. Your work will directly enable student leadership, engagement, and learning by ensuring sound financial stewardship, compliance, and service excellence across Student Affairs. **Be Bold.** This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex financial operations while helping shape best practices for student organization financial management in a dynamic, student\-centered environment. **What You’ll Do:** **Financial Transaction Management \& Compliance (25%)** * Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, cost reports, and financial statements; analyze results and resolve discrepancies. * Process purchasing transactions including accounts payable check requests, purchase orders, and corporate card activity for Delegated Authority Student Organizations (DUU, DSG, GPSG), Registered Student Organizations, and UC–Student Activities areas. * Ensure accurate and compliant coding of corporate card transactions in accordance with funding sources and general ledger requirements. * Stay current on Duke accounting guidelines and procedures and communicate relevant updates to student organizations and advisors. * Respond promptly to financial inquiries submitted through Campus Groups, shared inboxes, and other Campus Life communication channels. **Account Reconciliation \& Financial Reporting (20%)** * Complete monthly reconciliations for student organization accounts and affiliated grants, maintaining advisor\-approved spending logs. * Research and resolve discrepancies within the University’s general ledger (SAP) to ensure compliance with institutional policies. * Notify student organizations of account overdrafts and collaborate with stakeholders on timely resolution. * Ensure all financial activity is accurate, timely, and fully compliant. **Student Staff Supervision \& Training (15%)** * Supervise, train, sche