Business Officer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Business Officer / Budget & Accounting Specialist for a top higher education client. This individual will join a highly collaborative team responsible for managing budgeting, procurement, purchasing, and financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in budget reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable, and financial compliance, while also possessing the ability to quickly learn university‑specific systems and processes.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be onboarded through a contract-to-hire model, allowing both the candidate and organization to ensure a strong long-term fit. The position will play a critical role in supporting growing budget needs, maintaining financial accuracy, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to ensure effective fiscal management.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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• 3+ years of experience with budgeting, payments, and account reconciliation in a higher education, clinical, or non‑profit setting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Experience managing budgets and budget reconciliation
• Understanding of procurement processes and purchasing procedures
• Knowledge of appropriate fund allocation and account charging procedures
• Strong ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Higher education experience
• Experience working within the UNC system
• Experience with Banner
• Experience with WebFOCUS
• Experience with Cayuse
• Exposure to grants administration and research funding
• Previous Business Officer experience
• Experience handling P-Cards, ordering, and expense tracking
• Knowledge of state‑funded budget guidelines and compliance requirements