Accountant II

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
Join us as an Accountant II within the Capital Project Management group! This vital role serves as the lead accounting and budget resource, driving financial planning, forecasting, and reconciliation for departmental operations. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders, oversee critical processes, and play a key role in supporting university infrastructure projects.

This position also supervises and mentors Accounting Technicians, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of routine financial tasks. With opportunities to engage with state-level organizations like UNC-General Administration and the Office of State Budget and Management, you'll leverage your expertise to manage budgets, develop financial strategies, and ensure compliance with university policies. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, grow as a financial leader, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in university operations.

If you're passionate about financial management and are eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your career!

Key Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Independently manage and reconcile capital funding budgets, providing accurate forecasting and detailed financial planning to align with departmental goals
• Prepare and present clear and comprehensive reports to explain budget statuses and financial performance to varied audiences
• Apply thorough knowledge of PeopleSoft and Interscope to manage transactions, provide training, and ensure compliance with system updates and changes
• Regularly reconcile capital funding and departmental receipts (DCSA) accounts, producing detailed and current financial status reports
• Conduct audits, identify discrepancies, and thoroughly research issues to develop and implement effective solutions
• Serve as the primary approver for departmental requisitions, vouchers, and other financial actions
  
• Continuously evaluate systems of financial control, recommending and implementing improvements as needed
• Collaborate with project managers, directors, and university budget staff to compile and share financial data, ensuring clarity and accuracy
• Plan and oversee the work of Accounting Technicians, providing ongoing training, feedback, and support to uphold departmental standards
• Work with administrative staff on project close-out activities, record retention, and reporting for capital project management
• Partner with Grounds and Building Services, university leadership, and external agencies to ensure alignment of budgetary processes with institutional goals
  

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Contribute to hiring processes by participating in interviews and making informed recommendations for new hires.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education:
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:

• Proficiency in general accounting principles and their practical application.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to varied audiences, including stakeholders at various levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Progressive experience with maintaining budgets, monitoring spending plans, providing budget reconciliation, forecasting, and production of reports to communicate information.

Required License or Certification:

• N/A

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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