"Research Accountant"

Research Accountant

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:
The Research Accountant serves as the lead fiscal manager for a portfolio of sponsored projects (ledger five grant accounts) within the College of Sciences. Reporting to the Director of Research Administration, you will oversee grant account activity, ensure compliance with university and sponsor guidelines, and support Accounting Technicians and faculty in effective financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee fiscal management of sponsored projects, including rebudgets, no-cost extensions, reconciliations, and account corrections.
• Collaborate with Post-Award Accountants to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing and approvals.
• Monitor project activity to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Meet with faculty to provide guidance on budget forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Address complex financial and compliance-related questions from faculty and staff.
• Coordinate with departments, HR, and college finance staff to resolve fiscal and administrative issues.
• Interpret and communicate university, federal, and agency compliance requirements to faculty and Accounting Technicians.
• Organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to Accounting Technicians to support efficient workflow.

If you are organized, have the ability to manage competing priorities, and have a proactive mindset in resolving financial and compliance challenges; we encourage you to apply.

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

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:

• Works well independently and collaboratively, demonstrating efficiency and minimal need for supervision.
• Excellent analytical thinking and clear verbal/written communication.
• Highly detail-oriented and thorough in all tasks.
• Remains composed and effective under pressure.
• Knowledgeable in grants management and applicable federal circulars.
• Capable of evaluating and resolving complex, unprecedented issues through research and policy review.
• Exercises sound judgment in addressing program requirements and resolving problems.
• Understands and interprets complex regulations and concepts, and communicates them clearly to others.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and service.
• Skilled at de-escalating and resolving issues to meet customer needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and related software platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of post-award experience in the administration of sponsored awards or a Master's Degree.
• Knowledge of the University and State financial processes.
• Experience/knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards, Uniform Guidance, and ledger 5.
• PeopleSoft financial experience and knowledge of PeopleSoft actions.

Required License or Certification:

• N/A