"Budget Specialist"

Budget Specialist

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

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Essential Job Duties:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide budgetary and accounting support to the assigned departments and units within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This position is responsible for a variety of financial and business-related duties within the areas of accounting, budgeting, and auditing in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). This position requires comprehensive knowledge of state, federal, college, University, and UNC-General Administration policy and procedures to ensure compliance is met. Knowledge of all funding sources available - state, federal, F&A, receipts, trusts, contract & grants, gifts, foundations. The position will report to and support the Budget Consultant position, and responsibilities include processing journal entries, financial reporting preparation, revenue, expense, and payroll auditing, ad hoc reporting, and other duties as assigned.

Budget management, innovation, and compliance:

• Utilize innovative budget strategies that optimize resource allocation and drive the College's financial success.
• Prepare information for budget planning and analysis initiatives for strategic decision-making by College leadership.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of CALS, influencing outcomes across complex funding sources, including state, federal capacity funding, auxiliary, and endowment funds.
• Manage entry of critical budget transactions.
• Drive compliance with federal, state, and University regulations, ensuring the College's financial integrity while identifying opportunities for cost control and revenue enhancement.

Relationships with college and university units:

• Foster collaborative relationships with Department Heads, Associate Deans, and Directors, and unit staff to provide accurate and timely information.
• Work as a collaborative partner with the budget team.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience/Education:
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.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to and work in a flexible/hybrid working environment.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
• Five years of higher education experience in finance and/or budgeting.
• In-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and university accounting processes.
• Strong understanding of the complex rules that govern Federal capacity and State appropriated funds.
• Advanced working knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles.

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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