Accounts Payable Technician

Accounts Payable Technician

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Business and Financial Services

Type:
Full-Time

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Department: 110305 - CALS Business Office

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
Join the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Business Services team, part of CALS Business Operations, where you will support centralized financial transactions for the college. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, this role ensures transactions are accurate, complete, and compliant with State, Federal, Sponsored Programs, and University requirements, while also partnering with stakeholders to resolve issues, drive corrections, and provide guidance and training as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting functions and fiscal support, including monitoring accounts payable and entering financial transactions in PeopleSoft (vouchers, reimbursements, invoices, etc.).
• Review and validate financial documents submitted via ServiceNow before entering them into PeopleSoft Financial System to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with state, federal, university, and college policies for moderately complex transactions.
• Examine accounting records to assure financial integrity and adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
• Research and resolve moderately to highly complex financial issues in collaboration with the Controller's Office and other campus partners.
• Perform Accounts Payable transactions and participate in cross-training opportunities in Travel, PCard, and AR to build skills and support broader financial operations.

If you are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced financial environment supporting multiple funding sources, we encourage you to apply.

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:
High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, understanding and experience with payment/credit card reconciliations, basic accounting principles, and functions.
• Must have the ability to make decisions, manage time and workflow, and effectively communicate with individuals and groups to ensure understanding.
• Demonstrate proficiency in compliance management for contracts and grants, knowledge of state and federal spending guidelines, and gifts and foundations accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial transaction processing, including reviewing invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation.
• Knowledge of state, federal, sponsor, and institutional financial policies and regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply requirements to financial transactions.
• Ability to analyze financial transactions, identify discrepancies or compliance issues, and exercise sound judgment in resolving or escalating issues.
• Experience using enterprise financial systems (such as PeopleSoft Financials) and reporting tools to process transactions, review financial data, and monitor activity.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads with strong attention to detail while providing clear communication and guidance to internal customers and stakeholders.

Required license or certification:
N/A

Position Number: 00042023

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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