Accounting Technician

About the role

The NC State University Facilities Division is seeking an Accounting Technician to join our team. This position plays a critical role in supporting the operations of a world-class university, managing key aspects of the accounts payable process for a Facilities budget exceeding $148 million.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end accounts payable process for a Facilities budget exceeding $148 million.
• Verify invoices, assign appropriate account numbers, and determine funding sources for trade shop supplies, utilities, contracted repairs, and equipment leases.
• Encumber payment authorizations online via the NCSU Financial Accounting System and process annual accruals for university accounting.
• Review and process travel requests, credit memos, small purchase invoices, and interdepartmental transfers (IDTs).
• Reconcile financial data between the University’s Asset Management and Financial systems to ensure accuracy before payment.
• Ensure all transactions adhere to the State of North Carolina regulations, UNC System policies, and university audit standards.
• Independently prepare and manage documentation for critical month-end and fiscal year-end closing activities.
• Maintain rigorous accounting records and provide necessary documentation to support internal and external audit activities.
• Cross-train in other Facilities Budget & Accounting tasks to act in a back-up role as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in maintaining accounting records, reconciling financial data, and working with budgets.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office, AERES, Aim, Wolf Reports, People Soft, and CAPS, and or current software for tracking accounting and budget data, email, word processing, spreadsheets, database, and information collection.
• Experience applying accounting principles and financial procedures within a university setting, including accounts payable, budget management, financial reconciliation, and compliance with institutional policies and regulations.