Posting Details

Vacancy TypeSHRAIs Internal Transfer OnlyNoTime Limited?NoTime-Limited Appointment LengthTitleAccounting TechnicianBand LevelJourneyWorking TitleAccounting TechnicianSalary Range$31,200 - $59,049Anticipated Hiring Range$40,000 - $45,000Salary Grade Equivalency63Position Number00104120Work ScheduleMonday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pmDoes the regular and recurring schedule of this position result in the employee working more than ½ of their hours between 4 pm and 8 am? (Meal periods do not count).NoFull Time Equivalent (FTE)1.0Department190101 - College Of Veterinary MedicineDepartmentCollege Of Veterinary MedicineJob City & StateRaleigh, NCPrimary Function of Organizational Unit

The Dean’s Office is the leading administrative unit of the College of Veterinary Medicine, one of only 30 veterinary colleges in the United States and the only program of its kind in North Carolina. The College is a professional school that is responsible for DVM professional, postdoctoral and graduate training/education, and postgraduate education, as well The College of Veterinary Medicine prepares the next generation of veterinarians scientists, conducts bench and clinical research to solve animal and human health problems, addresses critical ecosystem and public health issues, helps protect the U.S. food supply as responsible for the oversight of research programs and clinical services.
The CVM Business Office team is responsible for managing the financial and administrative operations of the CVM community in accordance with University policies and procedures. The staff provides expertise and services in the areas of accounting, budget, procurement, travel, accounts receivable and payables, financial planning, control, and reporting. All of our efforts are centered on providing services, support, and guidance to the campus community that are valued, efficient and effective.

Essential Job Duties

The position provides financial management and accounting support related to purchasing, travel, accounts payable, reporting, and fiscal activities in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Central Business Office. The employee serves as the College Purchase card Coordinator and provides customer support and assistance to Purchase card holders within CVM on matters related to Purchase card spending, policies, and procedures. This employee also serves as the College Travel Coordinator managing travel logistics, processing online travel reimbursements ensuring expenses are in compliance with University travel regulations, and serving as the point of contact for all CVM employees on travel relates questions. Employee provides account guidance to faculty and staff on moderately complex financial transactions as well as University regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures. The Accounting Technician must accurately and effectively apply knowledge of NC State’s Spending Guidelines, Purchasing Guidelines and Procedures, Travel Policies and Regulations, Journal Guidelines, University Accounting

Other Work/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education

High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Departmental Required Skills

• Ability to use PeopleSoft financial system (or experience with accounting/financial system) effectively to independently manage financial transactions, create reports, and to monitor, track, audit and reconcile budgets and expenditures.
• Proficient use of Excel to create reports, and to monitor, track, audit and reconcile expenditures.
• Keen attention to detail ensuring accuracy and validity in complex transactions.
• Excellent customer service skills to effectively convey complex technical information and accounting/financial data in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with different audiences and various organizational levels.
• Ability to interact and communicate with a diverse range of administrators, work groups, and cohorts.
• Strong attention to details, highly organization, excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve non-routine problems and make independent decisions.
• Must have the ability to make decisions, manage time and workflow, and effectively communicate with various individuals and groups to ensure understanding.
• Knowledge of business practices, government accounting methods and procedures and accounting principles.
• Proficient knowledge of the Peoplesoft Financial System, including Wolf Reports. Experience working in a University, government or academia.
• Knowledge of University Spending Guidelines,Travel Regulations, and Purchase Card Guidelines, internal controls and PeopleSoft Financial System.
• Understanding and experience with basic account principles and functions.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Proficient knowledge of the Peoplesoft Financial System.
Thorough knowledge of College Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Experience working in a University, government or academia. Knowledge of University Spending Guidelines, Travel Regulations, Purchasing Processes & Procedures, internal controls and Peoplesoft Financial System.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special InstructionsJob Open Date09/21/2020Must Be Open Until---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)09/28/2020Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire Date11/03/2020Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Radio / Television Advertisement
   • Professional Organization
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Accounting Technician position.
   • High school diploma/GED and at least one year of accounting experience
   • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in any field
   • Combination of post high school education and/or experience in accounting to equal at least 1 year
   • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and accounting experience to equal 5 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 2 years experience)
   • None of the above
4. * Please describe your relevant accounting experience as it relates to this position?

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please describe your relevant accounting experience as it relates to this position.

   (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents