Accounting Technician III

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:

• 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.

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 Travel Accounting Technician is responsible for all aspects of travel accounting, Travel Card Administration and processing. The 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, including but not limited to the Office of State Controller (OSC), Office of State Auditor (OSA), Office of State Budget Management (OSBM), and The System Office.

This position will serve as a specialist in travel accounting and analyze data for accuracy and interpret regulations. The position has a high degree of interaction with internal and external constituents. The individual will work independently, must be well organized, flexible, and possess the ability to work with a high level of professionalism.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employment 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.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• List of references

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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 .

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you require sponsorship?
  • Yes
  • No