UTS - Temporary Part-time Business Manager at UNC Chapel Hill

The department is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Part-Time Business Manager to support the financial and administrative operations of our quasi-state agency. This position is central to the fiscal integrity of our contract/grant-funded programs and the long-term financial health of the organization.

Core responsibilities include contract/grant financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and developing budgets for contract/grant applications. We are particularly interested in candidates with hands-on experience navigating North Carolina state agency contract processes and reporting and non-profit financial management. Familiarity with NC state government reporting requirements and contract administration is a significant asset in this role. This is a part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week. A flexible schedule is available, and
hours can be structured to accommodate the candidate's availability.

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Grant/Contract Financial Reporting
* Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for state and private awards in compliance with
funder requirements.
* Monitor contract/grant expenditures against approved budgets and alert leadership to
variances or potential issues.
* Reconcile contract/grant accounts monthly and ensure proper allocation of expenses to
appropriate funders.
* Maintain organized contract/grant files, including financial documentation required for audits
and funder site visits.
* Apply working knowledge of NC state agency contract reporting requirements, OSBM
guidelines, and state pass-through grant conditions as relevant.
* Assist with preparation for annual audit.

Timesheet Administration
* Serve as the primary point of contact for staff timesheet processes, providing guidance on time
reporting requirements and resolving timesheet-related questions.
* Review, track, and coordinate the timely submission and approval of employee timesheets;
ensure accurate allocation of labor across grants, contracts, and organizational activities.

Accounts Payable and Receivable
* Prepare and submit invoices to funders and track receivables to ensure timely collection.
* Assist the Director and our accounting firm to process invoices,
ACH/check requests, and expense reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.

Grant/Contract Application Budget Development
* Collaborate with program staff, President/CEO, and the Director to assist with the development of accurate and competitive budgets for grant/contract proposals.
* Prepare detailed budget narratives that justify line items in accordance with funder guidelines
and allowable cost requirements.
* Research funder budget requirements and ensure proposed budgets align with organizational
policies.
* Calculate fringe benefit rates, indirect cost rates, and personnel cost allocations for
contract/grant proposals.
* Leverage knowledge of NC state agency budget structures and cost allocation methodologies
when preparing budgets for state-funded contracts.
* Review grant budgets prior to submission for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
* Draft and review vendor terms and funder contracts to ensure terms align with our
organizational goals and capacity.

General Financial Administration
* Provide and present budget-to-actual reports to program staff (approximately every two
months).
* Work with accounting firm to ensure the maintenance of financial records in QuickBooks.
* Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
* Support the preparation of the annual organizational budget.
* Perform other related financial and administrative duties as assigned.

Administration, or a related field; substantial equivalent experience will be considered.

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