North Carolina State University · 1 hour ago
Senior Research Accountant
Triangle Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$72K/yr - $75K/yrNorth Carolina State University is a research-intensive institution dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The Senior Research Accountant will provide essential accounting and budgeting services to Principal Investigators and departmental staff, focusing on complex problems related to budgeting, purchasing, and grants management.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a liaison between PIs, department administrators, COS Office of Research, and Contract and Grant Accounting by attending new project award meetings and project status meetings as needed
Audit and approve small purchase vouchers, interdepartmental transfers, travel reimbursements, HR actions, requisitions, purchase orders, and cost transfers
Perform regular review and audits for compliance and financial management on departmental expenditures, contract terms and agency requirements for assigned contracts and grants
Daily budget expenditures review, compiling summaries of activities and providing recommendations for budget allocations and adjustments
Monthly analysis to determine post-award actions needed
Quarterly reconciliation of grant accounts and provide summary to PI’s for re-budgeting purposes
Conduct quality control (QC) reviews of departmental accounting technicians’ work
Interpret and apply Cost Accounting Standards, University Policies, and Agency General and Specific Terms and Conditions
Stay current on Federal regulations, policies, guidelines, and agency-specific terms and conditions
Use internal software such as RADAR, WolfPack Reports, and PMR systems to review and adjust budgets
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or working towards certification
Knowledge of the Financial System, and related accounting systems on campus
Demonstrated knowledge of State, and Federal accounting policies and procedures (including Cost Accounting Standards)
Ability to perform necessary mathematical calculations
Good communication skills and a courteous and professional demeanor are expected and required for all forms of communication media (telephone, email, and personal contact)
Previous financial management experience and the ability to effectively manage budget and related financial matters
Experience Managing and reconciling grant accounts
Previous working experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Preferred
Working knowledge of departmental and University accounting policies and procedures
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
Recent News
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