Accountant

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Department of Clinical Sciences

About the Department:

North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinary scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.

Located on 180 acres near downtown Raleigh, the College encompasses 20 buildings on the main Centennial Biomedical Campus. Instruction is in three departments—Clinical Sciences, Molecular Biomedical Sciences, and Population Health Pathobiology. In addition to the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, there are programs leading to master and doctoral degrees in several areas with numerous opportunities for specialization.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• 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
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

*Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Clinical Sciences (DoCS) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to serve as a trusted financial partner to faculty, staff, and departmental leadership. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of funding sources, support groundbreaking research and academic programs, and contribute to the financial success of one of the nation’s leading veterinary colleges.

As a key member of the department, you will provide financial analysis, budget management, and operational support across state, discretionary, foundation, gift, grant, and service center funds. The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, building strong working relationships, and helping others navigate complex financial processes while ensuring compliance with university, state, and sponsor requirements.

Key responsibilities fall within the following functional areas, where you will apply problem-solving skills, build strong working relationships, and support others in navigating complex financial processes while ensuring compliance with university, state, and sponsor requirements.

Financial Management & Budget Administration

• Manage departmental, faculty, and sponsored project budgets across state, trust, foundation, gift, grant, and service center funds.
• Reconcile financial accounts, monitor expenditures, and prepare financial reports to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate project setup and maintenance, year-end closeout activities, and compliance with university and state requirements.
• Process and approve financial transactions, including journal vouchers, interdepartmental transactions, and salary funding changes.
• Support departmental leadership by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring effective stewardship of resources.

Procurement & Accounts Payable

• Support departmental purchasing activities by reviewing requisitions, vouchers, and payment requests.
• Monitor vendor compliance and invoice processing to ensure timely payment and accurate financial reporting.
• Process reimbursements, stipends, awards, and honoraria in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Complete monthly Purchase Card reconciliations and support departmental compliance requirements.

Grants & Contracts Administration

• Monitor sponsored project expenditures and assist with grant financial management and closeout activities.
• Coordinate contract submissions and support compliance with sponsor and university requirements.
• Calculate, monitor, and track salary releases associated with sponsored funding.
• Partner with faculty and research administrators to ensure responsible management of sponsored funds.

Travel & Customer Support

• Review travel authorizations and reimbursements for compliance and funding availability.
• Serve as a primary financial resource for faculty and staff by providing guidance on university financial, travel, procurement, and reimbursement processes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through timely communication, problem-solving, and support of departmental operational goals.

If you want to become a trusted financial partner in a dynamic academic environment, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with faculty, researchers, clinicians, and administrators in support of teaching, clinical service, and research that advances animal and human health. You’ll play a key role in the department’s success through strong financial management, compliance, and responsive customer service.

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and supporting meaningful work in higher education, we encourage you to apply.

Other 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 Education and Experience:

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.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting and budgetary principles, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare accurate reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency with the university financial system: Wolfpack Reporting System (WRS), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related business field.
• Experience working in a hospital, medical school, clinical research site, or veterinary practice
• Experience building and monitoring complex departmental budgets and analyzing variances.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

10/05/2026

Anticipated Close Date:

10/12/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Position Number:

00112147

Position Type:

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.00

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID:

195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences

EEO:

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.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Organization

NC State: Think and Do

NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives

NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future

NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

Our Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

In Raleigh and Around the World

It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:

• No. 2 hot spot for tech jobs (Forbes, 2016)
• No. 3 best city for young professionals (Forbes, 2016)
• No. 4 best city for jobs (Glassdoor.com, 2017)
• No. 4 best place to live (U.S. News & World Report, 2016)
• Best big city in the Southeast (Time, 2016)
• Selected as a Google Fiber expansion city

With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.

More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.