Accounting Technician III

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Department: Purchasing & Accounts Payable

About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year.

• 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.

Employees are provided a comprehensive benefits package ...

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. This position is designated as exempt from the State Human Resources Act (EHRA). The primary purpose of this position is responsibility for all aspects of travel accounting, Travel Card Administration and processing. The Travel Accounting Technician is also expected to have a strong working knowledge of WCU policies and procedures as well as various agencies ...

All aspects of travel accounting, Travel Card Administration and processing; specialist in travel accounting and analyze data for accuracy; high degree of interaction with internal and external constituents; work independently; organized, flexible, professional.

Strong knowledge of WCU policies, UNC system policies, state agencies ...

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the employer.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting; or Associate’s degree in business administration or accounting and one year of experience.

• Preference given to those with an accounting degree and experience in Banner and Cata Mart.

Permanent Full-Time

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include cover letter, resume and a list of references. For questions or additional information please contact Bruce Barker at bbarker.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation;
National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call  or email .