North Carolina State University · 2 days ago
UTS - Temporary Research Accountant at NC State
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$35/hr - $35/hr
5+ years expNorth Carolina State University is seeking a Temporary Research Accountant to serve as the lead fiscal manager for sponsored projects. The role involves overseeing grant account activity and ensuring compliance with university and sponsor guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Oversee fiscal management of sponsored projects, including rebudgets, no-cost extensions, reconciliations, and account corrections
Monitor project activity to identify and resolve issues proactively
Meet with faculty to provide guidance on budget forecasting and long-term financial planning
Address complex financial and compliance-related questions from faculty and staff
Coordinate with departments, HR, and college finance staff to resolve fiscal and administrative issues
Interpret and communicate university, federal, and agency compliance requirements to faculty
Organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to Accounting Technicians to support efficient workflow
Qualification
Required
Post-award experience in the administration of sponsored awards
Knowledge of the University and State financial processes
Demonstrated experience managing daily post-award sponsored project transactions, including rebudgets, reconciliations, account corrections, and no-cost extensions
Experience requesting sponsor prior approvals and ensuring compliance with sponsor and federal requirements
Strong working knowledge of Uniform Guidance and Cost Accounting Standards, applied to active grant management
Ability to calculate and manage indirect costs for sponsored projects
Experience monitoring grant expenditures for allowability, allocability, and compliance
Knowledge of the full sponsored project lifecycle, with emphasis on ledger 5 grant management
Experience supporting pre-award activities, including building grant budgets, reviewing FOAs, and preparing proposal packages
Proficiency with PeopleSoft Financials and understanding of PeopleSoft actions related to sponsored projects
Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when advising faculty on complex financial and regulatory topics
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and related office software platforms
Preferred
5 years of post-award experience in the administration of sponsored awards
Proposal development experience
Budget preparation
Strong communication – written and verbal
Deadline driven time management
Knowledge of the University and State financial processes
Experience/knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards, Uniform Guidance, and ledger 5
PeopleSoft financial experience and knowledge of PeopleSoft actions
Benefits
Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
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Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Childcare discounts
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Wellness Programs
Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60.84MKey Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Safety CouncilBezos Earth Fund
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2024-05-31Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Marshall Brain
Director
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