What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at North Carolina A&T State University?
Classification Information
Position/Classification Title
Accountant
Classification Type
SHRA
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:
N - Not Mandatory
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field with two to three years work experience.
- Experience with Banner Finance, Aggie Mart, Chrome River, PeopleAdmin
- Experience at Post-Secondary Institution
Required License or Certification
N/A
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
Perform professional accounting with the responsibility for accounting and budget functions. Apply knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing data and records of financial transactions.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The mission of the Office of EHRA (EPA) Salary and Budget Administration is to ensure the timely processing of payroll to our faculty, staff and students while working collaboratively with other units on campus to improve business processes that effect all EHRA employees. Additionally, the office works to provide budgetary, policy, planning and administrative support services to the Provost, deans, academic affairs’ units and other divisions of the university as it relates to salary and operational budgets. It is our mission to maximize the financial and human resources of the university to produce diverse global leaders, support outstanding faculty and the professional development of staff.
Work Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Required Competency
Budget Management
Duties
- Applies in-depth knowledge related to continuous budget processing.
- Providing budgetary oversight for the Division of Academic Affairs with an awareness of state financial and budgetary policies,
- serve as budget liaison for the Provost, Deans and Academic Affairs Units to the University Budget Office,
- review and/or prepare purchases from Provost and others as directed and allocated by the Provost, review all budget revision requests from AA units.
Required Competency
Office Technology
Duties
- Applies a variety of features in software programs, databases, information systems, and specialized equipment.
- Demonstrates functional fluency with university’s budget/procurement systems: BANNER Finance, AggieMart, Works, etc.
- Demonstrates functional fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel.
Required Competency
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Duties
- Recognizes, defines and resolves non-standard problems using operating procedures, practices and established precedents.
- Resolves recurring issues and problems as well as some unique situations.
- Anticipates problems and develops recommendations for management resolution.
Required Competency
Verbal Communication
Duties
- Presents ideas in a clear, concise, organized manner.
- Explains and interprets policies & procedures related to business practices and internal controls.
Required Competency
Written Communication
Duties
- Composes and organizes ideas logically, works in multiple formats such as letters, memos, reports or presentations, and can change/adjust style to meet the needs of the program and audience.
Required Competency
Financial Monitoring & Analysis
Duties
- Maintains up-to-date departmental records of financial transactions by posting expenditures to internal departmental records and comparing these records to monthly or quarterly Financial Services reports and preparing financial reports for the supervisor as directed.
- May facilitate business operations unique to the department by monitoring internal departmental reports to assure charges and payments are properly coded and applied, preparing various financial reports using spreadsheets or applications unique to the unit, auditing various departmental processes or transactions.
Position Information
Working Title
Accounting Specialist
Competency Level
Journey
Position Number
003082
Recruitment Range
$58,305 - $65,000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time
FTE
40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
EHRA Salary Administration
Organizational Location
VP for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs
Organizational Unit
EHRA Salary Administration
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SHRA2502
Open Date
02/08/2024
Close Date
02/29/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/31759
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