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UTS - Temporary Post Award Specialist at NC State

North Carolina State University · Raleigh, NC · 4 wk ago
HybridFinance$25/hrTemporary

About the role

You will serve as a vital partner to our visionary researchers. You will independently manage a varied portfolio of sponsored programs, taking the lead on the day-to-day financial actions that keep groundbreaking projects moving forward.

Responsibilities

Expert Portfolio Management
Take full ownership of your assigned portfolios, providing timely follow-up and proactive financial management. Interpret complex requirements and policies to become a trusted advisor to your partners, offering clarity on funding increments, reporting deadlines, and fiscal health.

Strategic Compliance and Stewardship
Act as the guardian of project integrity. Monitor accounts with a keen eye to ensure every action aligns with Federal Cost Accounting Standards and state and university guidelines. Ensure funding is handled with the highest level of precision.

Independent Decision Making
Make critical decisions from the initial pre-award phase to the final project extension. Authorize actions and determine the allowability of expenditures, ensuring projects remain on a steady and compliant path throughout their lifecycle.

Requirements and Preferences

  • High School Diploma
  • Extensive financial knowledge with experience working in a large complex organization
  • Highly skilled and experienced in PeopleSoft Financials or similar product, Word and Excel
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices including budgetary planning, developing and control; understanding of audit requirements and a thorough knowledge of government accounting methods and procedures, financial practices, federal circulars, governmental accounting standards board (GASB), fund accounting, budgeting, and state and university policies and regulations
  • Ability to interpret and apply complete Federal and State fiscal regulations to analyze and correct accounting and financial problems and errors; ability to make changes in the accounting system and procedures; ability to establish effective working relationships with business and program personnel; ability to plan and supervise the work of other accounting personnel
  • Knowledgeable of process and procedures, as well as experienced in the closeout process for sponsored research
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent leadership, supervisory, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task

Department Information

Raleigh, NC

System Information

Classification Title: Temporary-Clerical
Working Title: UTS - Temporary Post Award Specialist at NC State

Department Required Skills

  • Extensive financial knowledge with experience working in a large complex organization
  • Highly skilled and experienced in PeopleSoft Financials or similar product, Word and Excel
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices including budgetary planning, developing and control; understanding of audit requirements and a thorough knowledge of government accounting methods and procedures, financial practices, federal circulars, governmental accounting standards board (GASB), fund accounting, budgeting, and state and university policies and regulations
  • Ability to interpret and apply complete Federal and State fiscal regulations to analyze and correct accounting and financial problems and errors; ability to make changes in the accounting system and procedures; ability to establish effective working relationships with business and program personnel; ability to plan and supervise the work of other accounting personnel
  • Knowledgeable of process and procedures, as well as experienced in the closeout process for sponsored research
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent leadership, supervisory, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

We offer:

  • Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
  • LEAD courses
  • Free attendance at non-revenue generating sporting events
  • Childcare discounts
  • Wellness & Recreation Membership
  • Wellness Programs

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.00 per hour

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date: 05/11/2026

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/230477

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. 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. NC 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.

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