Accountant- Finance and Analytics Officer

Accountant
- Finance and Analytics Officer

Position Number 600428 | FLSA Exempt | Permanent Full Time

Open Date 01/21/2026 | Close Date 01/26/2026

Primary Purpose of Position

Under the supervision of the Associate Provost of Academic Budget and Personnel, the Finance and Analytics Officer will provide leadership to support data-driven decision-making through effective development, analysis, monitoring and record-keeping of budgetary activities for the Division of Academic Affairs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field and advanced knowledge of standard accounting principles, budget preparation, and business practices required.
• Minimum of five years as a budget officer or analyst or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of sound fiscal management policies, systemic internal controls, finance and business acumen.
• Demonstrated financial management, budgeting and accounting experience and skill. Experience with Banner and Finance modules, automated financial systems; advanced, demonstrated knowledge and experience with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint required.
• Logical and critical thinking, analysis, strong communication skills – both oral and written, creativity, problem solving, and organizational skills are essential to proper performance in this position.
• This position has a great deal of face-to-face contact and therefore it is essential that a positive, team player attitude be shown at all times. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others; relate effectively to peoples of varied academic, cultural and socioeconomic background using tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
• The ability to work well under stress and deadlines and manage multiple diverse functions simultaneously is also required.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop, implement and verify standard financial and operational practices aligned with the University.
• Lead the reconciliation process of the Academic Resources Management Office.
• Monitor and track department spending using Banner and spreadsheets, notifying Budget/Business Officers of potential deficits.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, as well as ad hoc reports to track program expenditures and revenue across the division; analyze budget versus actual reporting.
• Perform trend analysis and forecasting of major revenue and expense areas to allow for more efficient financial and programmatic decision-making by identifying potential shortfalls.
• Approve requisitions, journals, travel and business expense reports, and other financial accounting transactions for the unit; investigate erroneous charges or journal entry errors in Banner.
• Verify and approve invoices for payment, and reconcile purchasing transactions while complying with state and federal guidelines.
• Review and monitor travel requests; assist in development and maintenance of internal travel procedures.
• Assist the Associate Provost with day-to-day fiscal operations and yearly or mid-year budget planning process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University reaffirms that it is an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• List of References

Optional Documents

• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• NGB
  23A or NGB
  22/DD256 (National Guard Only)

Supplemental Questions

* Explain your working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

* How many years of direct experience with data analytics?

• 1-3 Years
• 3-5 Years
• 5-10 Years
• 10+ Years