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North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive Finance and Budget Analyst in Greensboro, North Carolina
Description:
This position in the Budget and Planning department will be responsible for applying professional knowledge of the concepts and principles of accounting in preparing complex financial statements and reports as needed in support of NCA &T faculty, staff and departmental needs.
This position will have experience with facilitating and implementing process improvement initiatives and software implementations. It will perform a variety of accounting duties such as verification, reconciliation, report preparation and analysis and accounting ledger entries associated with accounting matters. Prepare and verify accounting transaction codes, balances, accounting entries, maintain and report on the records relating to a department’s fiscal operations. Resolve routine problems and establish new processes when applicable.
Duties involve all or part of a complete accounting cycle such as billing, receipts, deposits, expenditures, reconciliation of bank statements, ledger, posting, balancing, and control, and preparation of financial reports, all of which require a knowledge and understanding of accounting principles. Verify eligibility of expense per policy and availability of funds. Code and process invoices. Follow up (return paperwork if necessary) with requestors regarding incomplete paperwork or lack of documentation. Run reports as requested.
The Office of Budget and Planning is responsible for directing budget and financial reporting for N.C. A&T State University. The University budget is over $430 million dollars and is comprised of multiple complex funds and accounts. Preparation of state and federal biennium operating budgets is a key function of this office including the preparation of reports utilized by executive leadership including General Administration and Office of State Budget and Management.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
This office monitors and controls departmental budgets and revenues of the University. In addition, this office establishes sound revenue projections and allotments which permit units to operate efficiently. This office is also responsible for reviewing financial transactions to assure compliance with University policies and procedures and state regulations.
Requirements:
Masters degree in Accounting or in Business or a Bachelor’s with 2 years of equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred:
5-10 years of Accounting Experience is preferred.
Extremely accurate with figures.
Six Sigma, Lean experience
Experience with working with cross functional teams and leading projects
Ability to interpret state fiscal regulations.
Excellent analytical ability and the ability to prepare various accounting reports.
Considerable knowledge of accounting/budgetary principles and practices.
Special Instructions:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.