North Carolina State University · 12 hours ago
Accountant
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$64K/yr - $67K/yrNorth Carolina State University is focused on meeting the Grand Challenges of the 21st Century through discovery, innovation, education, and outreach. The Accountant will manage complex budgets and ensure compliance with university, state, and federal requirements while providing financial guidance to support the College of Engineering's mission.
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Responsibilities
Prepare, manage, and analyze complex budgets for assigned Dean’s Office projects, including state appropriations, receipts, trust funds, and F&A-supported projects
Maintain budget projections and tracking tools; analyze financial data, recommend adjustments, and process corrections or reversals as needed
Monitor accounts, special funds, and allocations to ensure alignment with approved budgets
Provide transactional financial support to college units, including Finance, Facilities, Communications, Research Administration, Human Resources, and Associate Dean offices
Process and coordinate vouchers, journals, IDJs, Marketplace orders, P-card transactions, purchase orders, requisitions, and travel
Coordinate purchase orders over $5,000 and manage new vendor setup and vendor updates
Serve as a point of contact for transaction-related questions and workflow support
Monitor accounts and transactions for compliance with Cost Accounting Standards, State of North Carolina, and NCSU policies
Assist with audit planning, perform quarterly reviews, and prepare financial summary reports
Review data for accuracy, identify issues, and resolve discrepancies
Apply knowledge of accounting structures to guide and approve transactions
Complete first-level contract reviews in coordination with central purchasing
Communicate spending and travel guidelines and related updates
Process new account requests in accordance with applicable policies and accounting structures
Provide backup support for billing functions and other team responsibilities
Serve as backup College CAMS coordinator and Risk Insurance representative
Participate in departmental, college, and university meetings related to finance and research administration
In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate's degree in accounting; or Associate's degree in business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Valid NC Driver's License required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting
PeopleSoft Human Resources and Financials experience or similar system
Experience in PINS, RADAR, NSF Fastlane, grants.gov, and WRS Systems
Benefits
Medical , Dental , and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
Childcare benefits
Wellness & Recreation Membership
Wellness Programs
Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
Founded in 1887
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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