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Job Posting Information
Posting Number
PG192349SP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Accountant
Anticipated Hiring Range
$54,000 – $56,000
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Flexible work arrangement to include modification to start and end of work day is available. In-office days will require adherence to schedule set by supervisor to coordinate meeting times.
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
Office of Finance and Business Management
About the Department
The College Office of Finance and Business Management (OFBM) is responsible for delivering the full complement of business and finance services to the College of Sciences. The department is also responsible for long-range financial planning and direction of the fiscal operations of the College. The College has six departments as well as several centers and institutes, including units that perform significant outreach activities.
Essential Job Duties
This position will assist with position control management, budget spending plan maintenance, implementing newly developed financial control tools, provide general backup for some responsibilities that are primary to other team members, and take on some tasks such as financial transaction approvals and processing security access request actions to provide workload capacity for projects that currently are not being completed.
This position will work closely with the unit manager as the unit manager creates and oversees the tools and systems this position will be performing or maintaining. This position will apply accounting and financial knowledge on a daily basis and will continually analyze processes and information to highlight concerns or irregularities for the unit manager or assistant dean’s review.
This position is expected to assume ownership of the tasks and completed by identified deadlines; as well as engage with all members of the college finance team, the college research office, the college human resources office and academic department business officers, both orally and in writing, requiring excellent communication skills. This position requires patience, steadiness, and a calming presence to ensure a customer and team oriented approach. This position is required to actively engage with the college finance team members in problem solving; knowledge sharing through coaching and mentoring; and regular team-building activities.
The College of Sciences aims at creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment. The selected candidate will be expected to foster an environment that is supportive, welcoming of all groups, and abides by the cultural and behavioral aspirations in our culture charter.
Please visit https://sciences.ncsu.edu/about/strategic-planning/culture-charter/ for more information on our Culture Charter.
Other Responsibilities
Serve on workgroups and committees.
Qualifications
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.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Working, as well as the ability and desire to increase, knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Working, as well as the ability and desire to increase, knowledge of federal, state, and university policies, procedures, and regulations. Experience in enforcing policies.
- Introductory knowledge of internal controls and the desire and willingness to increase this knowledge exponentially.
- Demonstrated commitment to best practices in all business operations. Introductory financial and accounting experience with ability to manage budgets using established tools, process and monitor financial transactions, reconcile finances, audit accounts, and manage account structures.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain attention to detail, prioritize and meet deadlines, and handle confidential matters accurately and discretely.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with high degree of accuracy and minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify unusual activity, communicate and resolve collaboratively.
- Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving abilities that include identifying and resolving routine problems and resolving according to pre-established guidelines.
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to convey routine financial information in a concise, comprehensive and accurate manner. Willingness to draft communication for less routine issues and work with appropriate team member to finalize communication.
- Demonstrated capacity for teamwork and the initiative to assume ownership for projects requiring introductory or routine knowledge.
- Working, as well as the ability and desire to increase, knowledge of Google Workspace applications, ERP financial and human resource programs as well as new budget and financial management tools adopted by office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer 2 years of exposure to processing, approving and analyzing routine financial data.
- Prefer a bachelors degree in finance or accounting or any bachelors degree with an MBA.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver’s License required
No
Commercial Driver’s License Required?
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
06/15/2022
Earliest Close Date- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
06/22/2022
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Special Instructions
Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Details
Position Number
00109384
Position Type
SHRA
Position Classification Band Title
Accountant
Position Classification Band Level
Contributing
Position Classification Salary Range
$37,012 – $105,020
Salary Grade Equivalency
GN10
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events
Non Mandatory – Emergency Event
Time Limited Position
No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
No
Department Id
170101 – College of Sciences – Dean
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
(919) 515-2135 or [email protected]. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
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.
