Accounting Technician III

Accounting Technician III - 000019

Western Carolina University

Department: Purchasing & Accounts Payable

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

Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, vision, health insurance, retirement plans, disability plans and tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year. Additional benefits include free group exercise classes, discounted campus recreation membership, free on‑campus vaccines, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave, and paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

The primary purpose of this position is responsibility for all aspects of travel accounting, Travel Card Administration and processing. The Travel Accounting Technician is expected to have a strong working knowledge of WCU policies and procedures as well as various agencies that set State and UNC system policies (Office of State Controller, Office of State Auditor, Office of State Budget Management, and The System Office).

This position serves as a specialist in travel accounting, analyzes data for accuracy, and interprets regulations.

This position has a high degree of interaction with internal and external constituents. The individual will work independently, remaining exceedingly organized, flexible, and professional at all times.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting; or Associate’s degree in business administration or accounting and one year of experience.

Preference will be 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 a cover letter, resume, and a list of references.

For questions or additional information, please contact Bruce Barker at bbarker.

To apply, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./32614

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.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227‑7218 or email .