Accountant, Business Administration, Financial Analyst

Accountant

College of Engineering – Dean’s Office/Administration, Raleigh, NC

• Prepare, manage and analyze complex budgets for Dean’s Office projects, including state appropriations, receipts, trust funds and federally supported projects.
• Maintain budget projections and tracking tools; analyze financial data, recommend adjustments and process corrections or reversals as needed.
• Monitor accounts, special funds and allocations to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Provide transactional financial support to college units, including Finance, Facilities, Communications, Research Administration, Human Resources and Associate Dean offices.
• Process and coordinate vouchers, journals, IDJs, marketplace orders, P‑card transactions, purchase orders, requisitions and travel.
• Coordinate purchase orders over $5,000 and manage new vendor setup and vendor updates.
• Serve as a point of contact for transaction‑related questions and workflow support.
• Monitor accounts and transactions for compliance with Cost Accounting Standards, State of North Carolina and NCSU policies.
• Assist with audit planning, perform quarterly reviews and prepare financial summary reports.
• Review data for accuracy, identify issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Apply knowledge of accounting structures to guide and approve transactions.
• Complete first‑level contract reviews in coordination with central purchasing.
• Communicate spending and travel guidelines and related updates.
• Process new account requests in accordance with applicable policies and accounting structures.
• Provide backup support for billing functions and other team responsibilities.
• Serve as backup College CAMS coordinator and Risk Insurance representative.
• Participate in departmental, college and university meetings related to finance and research administration.

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• People Soft Human Resources and Financials experience or similar system.
• Experience in PINS, RADAR, NSF Fastlane, grants.gov and WRS Systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred.

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Retirement Programs.
• Disability Plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Accident Plan.
• Paid Time Off and other leave programs.
• 12 Holidays each year.
• Tuition and Academic Assistance.

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.