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Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences Accountant

Employer
NC State University
Location
Raleigh, NC
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

PG194913EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences Accountant

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$66,000-$72,000

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences

About the Department:

The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences (MBS) is one of three departments in the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University and consists of 40 – 45 faculty members who have variety of research, clinical, and teaching interests and responsibilities. The department is staffed, in addition to faculty, by: 8-15 research scholar postdoctoral fellows, 20 – 30 EHRA non-faculty employees, 15 – 20 adjunct faculty members, 12 – 18 residents and interns, 8 – 13 research and teaching technicians, numerous graduate students and temporary employees and 3 administrative personnel.

The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences trains Doctors of Veterinary Medicine, House Officers, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Our faculty consists of recognized experts in the fields of cell biology and physiology, cancer biology, developmental biology, environmental science and toxicology, genomics, infectious diseases, neuroscience, nutrition, pharmacology, anesthesiology, radiology, and reproductive biology. Our goals are to advance veterinary medical science through innovative basic and applied research, and by mentoring and inspiring students, providing world-class clinical and diagnostic services, and offering the public the latest knowledge through innovative extension and engagement activities.

Our research faculty work in state-of-the-art research facilities. Our graduate students belong to any of a number of graduate programs offered at the university. In addition, faculty oversee the following clinical sections: anesthesia, clinical nutrition, pharmacology, and the radiology residency.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences (MBS) is seeking an Accountant to serve as a key financial steward and trusted advisor to departmental leadership, faculty, and staff. In this role, you will manage a varied portfolio of funds, including state appropriations, discretionary funds, grants, gifts, and service centers, ensuring fiscal integrity and driving budget operations in close partnership with the CVM Business Office.
Key Responsibilities

  • Budget & Faculty Support: Reconcile accounts, prepare annual financial reports for faculty, manage journal vouchers/IDTs, direct year-end closeouts, and oversee payroll salary distributions.
  • Procurement & Reconciliations: Review and approve marketplace requisitions, vouchers, vendor registrations (PaymentWorks), and P-card reconciliations to ensure policy compliance and timely vendor payments.
  • Contracts & Grant Administration: Monitor grant expenditures and fund allocations, prevent deficits, assist with grant closeouts, process university contracts, and calculate annual salary releases.
  • Travel Management: Guide faculty and staff through university travel processes, reviewing and approving travel authorizations and reimbursements.

Qualifications & Expectations
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong grounding in GAAP, budgetary practices, and financial reporting.
  • Systems Proficiency: Experience with university financial systems (e.g., Wolfpack Reporting System/WRS), advanced Excel/Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
  • Core Competencies: Detail-oriented, strong analytical skills, exceptional organizational ability, and a service-oriented approach with a commitment to high-touch support (24-hour response standard).

Other Responsibilities:

  • The standard timeframe for responding to faculty, staff, and administrators with results is 24 hours. Maintaining this level of customer service is essential to the department’s successful operation.
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting and budgetary principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare accurate reports.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
  • Proficiency with the university financial system: Wolfpack Reporting System (WRS), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators.

Minimum Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 credit hours in accounting; an Associate’s degree in Accounting; or an Associate’s degree in Business (or a related field) with at least 12 credit hours in accounting. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted. All degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

Other Required Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of accounting and budgetary principles, practices, and procedures, including GAAP.
  • Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data to produce accurate, actionable reports.
  • Proficiency with financial and reporting systems such as PeopleSoft Financials, Wolfpack Reporting System (WRS), and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across all levels of the department.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to providing timely, accurate financial support.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of NC State’s financial systems (PeopleSoft, WOLF Reports, Labor and Payroll Distribution Reports, PINS, RADAR, PMR).
  • Advanced Excel skills for budget projections, spending analysis, and report creation.
  • Familiarity with university, state, and federal procurement and compliance regulations.
  • Experience preparing and reconciling sponsored project accounts and department-level financials.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

09/28/2026

Anticipated Close Date:

10/12/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Position Number:

00043262

Position Type:

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID:

194001 - Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences

EEO:

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.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. 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.

Organization

NC State: Think and Do

NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

NC State studentsOur 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives

NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future

NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

NC State bldg in darkOur Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

In Raleigh and Around the World

It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:

NC State building oldWith Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.

More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.

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