Accounting Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194155SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Accounting TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
$50,000 - $60,030 (commensurate with experience)Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Molecular Biomedical SciencesAbout the Department
The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences trains Doctors of Veterinary Medicine, House Officers, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Our faculty consists of recognized experts in the fields of cell biology and physiology, cancer biology, developmental biology, environmental science and toxicology, genomics, infectious diseases, neuroscience, nutrition, pharmacology, anesthesiology, radiology, and reproductive biology. Our goals are to advance veterinary medical science through innovative basic and applied research, and by mentoring and inspiring students, providing world-class clinical and diagnostic services, and offering the public the latest knowledge through innovative extension and engagement activities.
Our research faculty work in state-of-the-art research facilities. Our graduate students belong to any of a number of graduate programs offered at the university. In addition, faculty oversee the following clinical sections: anesthesia, clinical nutrition, pharmacology, and the radiology residency.
Essential Job Duties
More specifically, the position is responsible for the financial management of funding from state appropriated accounts, sales and service accounts, discretionary accounts and grants (ledgers 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9). The employee independently performs a variety of accounting and budget functions, processes financial transactions, and develops and maintains complex reports on the department’s operating budget.
The employee must possess a thorough knowledge of, as well as an ability to interpret, University policies and procedures and federal statutes, plus monitor accounts for compliance and accuracy. The Accounting Technician position works together with the Accountant position to administer and manage a total spending budget for the department of $20-$40M in annual expenditures.
Other Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
Other Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and reporting guidelines.
- Experience with or knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, or similar software.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office. Ability to develop spreadsheets for reporting, account monitoring and reconciliation, analyses, and record maintenance.
- Considerable knowledge of accounting methods to maintain a variety of departmental accounts and to accurately manage, process, approve and reconcile financial transactions in the department. Assist Departmental Accountant with journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Ability to plan and monitor the use of expenditures to meet organizational objectives and compliance.
- Knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures for day-to-day management of the financial aspects of the department.
- Understanding of requirements of various funding agencies and the language used in their Request for Proposals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interpret guidelines, answer inquiries, and advise others on complex and technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Effective active listening skills and ability to discuss questions to understand and foster effective communication with others.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills to maintain flexibility and a positive attitude and to interact in a positive and effective manner with a variety of people.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of university, state and federal procurement regulations strongly desired.
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
08/02/2024Earliest 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.)
08/08/2024Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Position Number
00046221Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Accounting TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
AdvancedPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 33,540 - $ 63,478Salary Grade Equivalency
GN09Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
194001 - Dept Molecular Biomedical ScieAA/EEO
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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