Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Accountant II (Financial Analyst)

Position Number 600691

Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time

Tenure Track No

FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

If time limited, duration date

Position Overview

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Comptroller’s Unit (CU) is an accounting organization that performs detailed analysis and compiles the financial statements for internal and external reporting purposes. Specifically, this department performs accounting functions and activities of the University in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, specifically, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Additionally, there is adherence to University policies and guidelines as well as sound business practices.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that all Capital Assets that belong to the University tagged and recorded accurately and in a timely manner. The position functions as the Capital Assets Officer and in that capacity, the position will plan and supervise the annual inventory of all of the University’s fixed assets. Inaccuracies in the reporting of the fixed assets can negate an audit finding by the State’s Auditors. Additionally, the position will manage the University’s debt service to ensure that all debt obligations are satisfied and all reporting requirement are completed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position are: professional financial monitoring and analysis, decision making and problem solving, supervision, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 yrs experience

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Full knowledge of professional fiscal theory, techniques, practices, and procedures. Full knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and skill in applying this knowledge. Full knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and statutes governing the area of work. Knowledge of applicable information technology to

independently perform work. Ability to ensure integrity of information systems, internal controls, and data. Ability to recommend modifications as required. Ability to apply updated information technology to facilitate program goals and procedures.

Function Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Responsible for recording cost of newly added fixed assets, tracking existing ones, and calculating and recording depreciation, as well as accounting for disposed fixed assets. This includes reviews of the overall process to ensure that all assets are properly recorded. Responsible for establishing and/or maintaining a base plan and tracking mechanism for debt service payments.

Function Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Ability to communicate information to co-workers and management and outside agencies. Prepare written communications to the various departments to request data. Review and edits the work of others. Assist in preparation for the annual external audit. Document complex issues and effectively articulate written conclusions; Interacts with officials and executives. Perform other duties as assigned.

Function Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Ability to analyze moderately complex situations and recommend solutions and options relative to capital assets and debt service position. Specifically, for debt service to make sure that the NC Central is properly leveraged and structured to make all debt service payments.

Function Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Ability to alert leadership to impact on program. Ability to recommend response to a moderately complex situation based on interpretation of local, state, and federal regulations and standards. Ability to recommend modifications to program policy and procedures to minimize risk.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA03229P

Open Date 07/10/2024

Date desired for closing or initial review

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Date Position Available 08/12/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

2. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

3. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. DD-214 (Veterans Only)

3. NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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