Accountant I

Accountant I

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Business and Financial Services

Type:
Full-Time

Join the Pack! A community with nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, and 30,000 students. NC State is one of the largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities. Visit us at https://jobs.hr.ncsu.edu/.

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
Whether you are a spreadsheet wizard or a precision-driven professional, this is an opportunity to bring your attention to detail into a team focused on growth and reinvention. The Accountant I is part of DELTA/NCSCaLE Business Operations and supports complex, specialized accounting functions across multiple units, including the Office of Professional Development (OPD) and Customized Training and Development (CTD).

Working closely with senior accounting staff, this role applies accounting principles across a range of fiscal activities; supporting daily operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and contributing to financial reporting, reconciliation, and budget support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and review financial transactions, including vouchers, requisitions, purchase orders, journal entries, travel reimbursements, and marketplace activity
• Audit and reconcile financial activity, including PCard transactions, cash/check receipts, and system-generated reports
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and accounting standards
• Prepare, reconcile, and analyze financial data; support cost determination and cost distribution activities
• Assist in maintaining and improving accounting systems and financial processes
• Generate reports and financial statements that require interpretation and analysis of accounting records
• Support budget monitoring and analysis for assigned units, including updating internal budgets and assisting with forecasting and year-end planning
• Provide support for audits, program closeouts, and financial inquiries by ensuring accurate documentation and reporting
• Contribute to the integrity of financial data through consistent application of internal controls and established procedures

If you are someone who values accuracy, enjoys working with financial data, and takes pride in supporting sound fiscal operations, we encourage you to apply and bring your skills to a team navigating growth and change.

Other Work/Responsibilities:
In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department's operations.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Require post-baccalaureate credentials plus 1-2 years experience; a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience applying accounting principles, including budgeting practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (e.g., Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, Gmail), with the ability to manage and analyze data efficiently
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-service mindset and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in higher education environments, including familiarity with NC State systems and processes
• Knowledge of North Carolina state and university fiscal policies and procedures
• Proficiency with PeopleSoft Financials or similar enterprise financial systems
• Exposure to reconciliation, audit support, and financial reporting processes
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy

Required License or Certification:
N/A