Capital Asset Accountant
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to decide which sections exist.
We have:
- Posting Number PG194897EP (metadata) - drop or fold into short p.
- Working Title Capital Asset Accountant (job title) - not repeat as heading.
- Anticipated Hiring Range $63,000 - $66,000 => Pay section.
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (flexible) => Schedule section.
- Job Location Raleigh, NC (metadata) - maybe fold into short p.
- Department University Controller (metadata) - maybe fold.
- About The Department: description => could be "About the role" or "About the department". Use "About the role" heading.
- Wolfpack Perks And Benefits: list of benefits => Benefits section.
- Essential Job Duties: list of responsibilities => Responsibilities section.
- Other Responsibilities: maybe part of responsibilities; could be included.
- Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience, Other Required Qualifications n/a, Preferred Qualifications, Required License(s) Or Certification(s) n/a, Valid NC Driver's License required Yes, Commercial Driver's License required No. => Qualifications section.
- Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions: Job Open Date, Anticipated Close Date, Special Instructions to Applicants (references, visa sponsorship) - these are application instructions; we should remove application instructions per instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." So we should drop the Special Instructions to Applicants and recruitment dates.
- Position Details: Position Number etc - metadata, drop.
- EEO etc - drop.
Thus we will have sections: About the role (or About the department), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content for each.
We need to use for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's extract content precisely.
About the department paragraph(s):
"The Finance Division provides leadership and fiscal stewardship for North Carolina State University. Managing public resources with high ethical standards, the Division establishes responsible financial practices that align with state and federal regulations, university policies, and industry standards. The University Controller’s Office is a department within the Finance Division. The office has business units covering the following areas: general accounting, cash services, asset management, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, debt, and the university’s tax compliance. The University Controller’s Office works to advance NC State as a leader in fiscal accountability and responsibility through a partnership with our campus community, strong partnerships with our peer groups, improvements in the University’s financial systems and internal controls, and efficient and effective business operations. The office continues its attention toward collaborative efforts and providing fiscal leadership, oversight, accounting, reporting, training, and outreach services that exemplify the highest standards of quality, performance, and service. Having professional staff and managers with imagination, knowledge, and people skills is paramount in the successful implementation of these goals. The University Controller’s Office is responsible for fiscal accountability, accuracy, and reporting of the university, with a net position of approximately $2.0 billion, including timely and accurate payment of monthly and biweekly wages to over 18,000 staff, faculty, student workers, and temporary employees, over 117,000 vendor payments annually, and management of a $550 million external debt portfolio."
We'll put that in
under
About the role
(or About the department). Use About the role.
Responsibilities: Essential Job Duties includes bullet-like sentences but not formatted as list. We need to convert to - . The text includes sections: Capital Asset Recording & Inventory Control, Financial Analysis, Journal Entries & Reconciliation, Compliance, Reporting & Audit Support, Campus Support, Training & Customer Service. Each has multiple sentences. We'll create list items for each bullet point (maybe each sentence). However we need to preserve all substantive information; we can break into list items per responsibility area.
Let's extract each responsibility area:
Capital Asset Recording & Inventory Control:
- Identify, tag, and evaluate newly acquired, transferred, or donated equipment to capture physical attributes (make, model, serial number) for entry into the financial system.
- Monitor tracking reports to ensure timely tagging of assets in compliance with University and UNC System Office policies.
- Oversee the annual physical equipment inventory process, track departmental submissions, investigate missing assets, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Financial Analysis, Journal Entries & Reconciliation:
- Analyze general ledger transactions, purchase orders, invoices, and journals to evaluate capitalization criteria, allocations, and asset valuations.
- Prepare general ledger journal entries to reclassify, adjust, and correct financial data across the asset life cycle (acquisition, depreciation, retirement).
- Reconcile State Surplus sales reports with the Asset Management System and investigate discrepancies.
Compliance, Reporting & Audit Support:
- Examine general ledger transactions to prevent and correct misclassifications, ensuring accurate reporting on University financial statements, Federal reports, and cost reports.
- Compile and format statistical data using Microsoft Excel to assist journey-level accountants and management with audit requests, KPI reporting, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
- Monitor internal controls and departmental certifications during inventory audits to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Assist in preparing year-end accrual schedules, depreciation analyses, and financial statements in compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations.
Campus Support, Training & Customer Service:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Campus Asset Coordinators, guiding standard processes for asset acquisition, maintenance, transfer, and disposal.
- Conduct one-on-one and departmental training on utilization, asset management policies, and inventory procedures.
- Identify departments struggling with inventory management or compliance, providing remedial support and escalating complex or non-standard issues to higher-level staff.
Also there is a paragraph after: "In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your financial knowledge, problem-solving skills, and customer service approach to support the responsible stewardship of NC State’s capital assets. If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional who values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration, and you enjoy helping others navigate financial and asset management processes, we welcome you to apply."
That's more prose; could be included as
after list.
Other Responsibilities: "In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department’s operations." Could be another list item or prose. We'll add as
- maybe.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience:
- 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.
Other Required Qualifications: n/a (skip)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with capital asset management and capitalization standards, particularly in a governmental or higher education environment.
- Experience using PeopleSoft Financials and Asset Management modules.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply accounting principles and regulatory requirements when evaluating and classifying capital asset acquisitions.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment in classifying acquisitions to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations.
Required License(s) Or Certification(s): n/a (skip)
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No
We could include driver's license as part of qualifications list.
Benefits: list from "Wolfpack Perks And Benefits" and "What we offer:" includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- Childcare benefits
- Wellness & Recreation Membership
- Wellness Programs
Also note: "Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community." Already covered.
We'll create
- for each.
Pay: Anticipated Hiring Range $63,000 - $66,000 =>
$63,000 - $66,000
Schedule: Work schedule and location: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement to include hybrid remote work). => Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (flexible work arrangement possible, including hybrid remote)
Location and other metadata maybe short p: "Job Location: Raleigh, NC. Department: University Controller. Posting Number: PG194897EP." Could fold into a short p after heading? But instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short or drop it. So we can include a short p at top maybe.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /. We'll start with maybe a
for metadata then sections.
Let's craft:
Job Location: Raleigh, NC • Department: University Controller • Posting Number: PG194897EP
Then sections.
Make sure not to include any boilerplate like EEO etc.
Now produce HTML.
Check for any repeated content: ensure we didn't miss any substantive info.
We included:
- About the role (department description)
- Responsibilities (list of duties)
- Other Responsibilities (maybe as list item)
- Qualifications (min edu/experience, preferred quals, driver's license)
- Benefits (list)
- Pay
- Schedule
Check if any other substantive info: "Wolfpack Perks And Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone." That's introductory prose for benefits; we could include as before list.
Similarly "What we offer:" heading; we can incorporate.
We'll add a
before benefits list: "As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being."
Now ensure we didn't include application instructions: we removed Special Instructions to Applicants, Job Open Date, Anticipated Close Date, etc.
Check for any leftover boilerplate: "Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered." That's part of benefits section but it's a disclaimer; maybe we should keep? It's substantive about eligibility. Could include as
after benefits list.
But instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This disclaimer is legal but maybe considered boilerplate? It's about eligibility; might be considered boilerplate but it's specific to benefits. Safer to keep? The instruction says remove legal boilerplate
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. We need to output only HTML fragment. Let's extract content precisely. About the department paragraph(s): "The Finance Division provides leadership and fiscal stewardship for North Carolina State University. Managing public resources with high ethical standards, the Division establishes responsible financial practices that align with state and federal regulations, university policies, and industry standards. The University Controller’s Office is a department within the Finance Division. The office has business units covering the following areas: general accounting, cash services, asset management, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, debt, and the university’s tax compliance. The University Controller’s Office works to advance NC State as a leader in fiscal accountability and responsibility through a partnership with our campus community, strong partnerships with our peer groups, improvements in the University’s financial systems and internal controls, and efficient and effective business operations. The office continues its attention toward collaborative efforts and providing fiscal leadership, oversight, accounting, reporting, training, and outreach services that exemplify the highest standards of quality, performance, and service. Having professional staff and managers with imagination, knowledge, and people skills is paramount in the successful implementation of these goals. The University Controller’s Office is responsible for fiscal accountability, accuracy, and reporting of the university, with a net position of approximately $2.0 billion, including timely and accurate payment of monthly and biweekly wages to over 18,000 staff, faculty, student workers, and temporary employees, over 117,000 vendor payments annually, and management of a $550 million external debt portfolio." We'll put that in
under
About the role
(or About the department). Use About the role. Responsibilities: Essential Job Duties includes bullet-like sentences but not formatted as list. We need to convert to- . The text includes sections: Capital Asset Recording & Inventory Control, Financial Analysis, Journal Entries & Reconciliation, Compliance, Reporting & Audit Support, Campus Support, Training & Customer Service. Each has multiple sentences. We'll create list items for each bullet point (maybe each sentence). However we need to preserve all substantive information; we can break into list items per responsibility area.
Let's extract each responsibility area:
Capital Asset Recording & Inventory Control:
- Identify, tag, and evaluate newly acquired, transferred, or donated equipment to capture physical attributes (make, model, serial number) for entry into the financial system.
- Monitor tracking reports to ensure timely tagging of assets in compliance with University and UNC System Office policies.
- Oversee the annual physical equipment inventory process, track departmental submissions, investigate missing assets, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Financial Analysis, Journal Entries & Reconciliation:
- Analyze general ledger transactions, purchase orders, invoices, and journals to evaluate capitalization criteria, allocations, and asset valuations.
- Prepare general ledger journal entries to reclassify, adjust, and correct financial data across the asset life cycle (acquisition, depreciation, retirement).
- Reconcile State Surplus sales reports with the Asset Management System and investigate discrepancies.
Compliance, Reporting & Audit Support:
- Examine general ledger transactions to prevent and correct misclassifications, ensuring accurate reporting on University financial statements, Federal reports, and cost reports.
- Compile and format statistical data using Microsoft Excel to assist journey-level accountants and management with audit requests, KPI reporting, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
- Monitor internal controls and departmental certifications during inventory audits to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Assist in preparing year-end accrual schedules, depreciation analyses, and financial statements in compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations.
Campus Support, Training & Customer Service:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Campus Asset Coordinators, guiding standard processes for asset acquisition, maintenance, transfer, and disposal.
- Conduct one-on-one and departmental training on utilization, asset management policies, and inventory procedures.
- Identify departments struggling with inventory management or compliance, providing remedial support and escalating complex or non-standard issues to higher-level staff.
Also there is a paragraph after: "In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your financial knowledge, problem-solving skills, and customer service approach to support the responsible stewardship of NC State’s capital assets. If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional who values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration, and you enjoy helping others navigate financial and asset management processes, we welcome you to apply."
That's more prose; could be included as
after list. Other Responsibilities: "In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department’s operations." Could be another list item or prose. We'll add as
- maybe.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience:
- 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.
Other Required Qualifications: n/a (skip)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with capital asset management and capitalization standards, particularly in a governmental or higher education environment.
- Experience using PeopleSoft Financials and Asset Management modules.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply accounting principles and regulatory requirements when evaluating and classifying capital asset acquisitions.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment in classifying acquisitions to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations.
Required License(s) Or Certification(s): n/a (skip)
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No
We could include driver's license as part of qualifications list.
Benefits: list from "Wolfpack Perks And Benefits" and "What we offer:" includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- Childcare benefits
- Wellness & Recreation Membership
- Wellness Programs
Also note: "Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community." Already covered.
We'll create
- for each.
Pay: Anticipated Hiring Range $63,000 - $66,000 =>
$63,000 - $66,000
Schedule: Work schedule and location: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement to include hybrid remote work). =>Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (flexible work arrangement possible, including hybrid remote)
Location and other metadata maybe short p: "Job Location: Raleigh, NC. Department: University Controller. Posting Number: PG194897EP." Could fold into a short p after heading? But instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a shortor drop it. So we can include a short p at top maybe. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /. We'll start with maybe a
for metadata then sections. Let's craft:
Job Location: Raleigh, NC • Department: University Controller • Posting Number: PG194897EP
Then sections. Make sure not to include any boilerplate like EEO etc. Now produce HTML. Check for any repeated content: ensure we didn't miss any substantive info. We included: - About the role (department description) - Responsibilities (list of duties) - Other Responsibilities (maybe as list item) - Qualifications (min edu/experience, preferred quals, driver's license) - Benefits (list) - Pay - Schedule Check if any other substantive info: "Wolfpack Perks And Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone." That's introductory prose for benefits; we could include asbefore list. Similarly "What we offer:" heading; we can incorporate. We'll add a
before benefits list: "As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being." Now ensure we didn't include application instructions: we removed Special Instructions to Applicants, Job Open Date, Anticipated Close Date, etc. Check for any leftover boilerplate: "Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered." That's part of benefits section but it's a disclaimer; maybe we should keep? It's substantive about eligibility. Could include as
after benefits list. But instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This disclaimer is legal but maybe considered boilerplate? It's about eligibility; might be considered boilerplate but it's specific to benefits. Safer to keep? The instruction says remove legal boilerplate
- for each.
Pay: Anticipated Hiring Range $63,000 - $66,000 =>
- . The text includes sections: Capital Asset Recording & Inventory Control, Financial Analysis, Journal Entries & Reconciliation, Compliance, Reporting & Audit Support, Campus Support, Training & Customer Service. Each has multiple sentences. We'll create list items for each bullet point (maybe each sentence). However we need to preserve all substantive information; we can break into list items per responsibility area.
Let's extract each responsibility area:
Capital Asset Recording & Inventory Control:
- Identify, tag, and evaluate newly acquired, transferred, or donated equipment to capture physical attributes (make, model, serial number) for entry into the financial system.
- Monitor tracking reports to ensure timely tagging of assets in compliance with University and UNC System Office policies.
- Oversee the annual physical equipment inventory process, track departmental submissions, investigate missing assets, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Financial Analysis, Journal Entries & Reconciliation:
- Analyze general ledger transactions, purchase orders, invoices, and journals to evaluate capitalization criteria, allocations, and asset valuations.
- Prepare general ledger journal entries to reclassify, adjust, and correct financial data across the asset life cycle (acquisition, depreciation, retirement).
- Reconcile State Surplus sales reports with the Asset Management System and investigate discrepancies.
Compliance, Reporting & Audit Support:
- Examine general ledger transactions to prevent and correct misclassifications, ensuring accurate reporting on University financial statements, Federal reports, and cost reports.
- Compile and format statistical data using Microsoft Excel to assist journey-level accountants and management with audit requests, KPI reporting, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
- Monitor internal controls and departmental certifications during inventory audits to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Assist in preparing year-end accrual schedules, depreciation analyses, and financial statements in compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations.
Campus Support, Training & Customer Service:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Campus Asset Coordinators, guiding standard processes for asset acquisition, maintenance, transfer, and disposal.
- Conduct one-on-one and departmental training on utilization, asset management policies, and inventory procedures.
- Identify departments struggling with inventory management or compliance, providing remedial support and escalating complex or non-standard issues to higher-level staff.
Also there is a paragraph after: "In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your financial knowledge, problem-solving skills, and customer service approach to support the responsible stewardship of NC State’s capital assets. If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional who values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration, and you enjoy helping others navigate financial and asset management processes, we welcome you to apply."
That's more prose; could be included as