Temporary Financial Operations Specialist

NC State University is hiring a Temporary Financial Operations Specialist. The role involves providing accounting and financial operations support within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Business Services unit, handling Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Travel, and Procurement Card transactions, and working across multiple financial functions to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

• Support and process financial transactions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Travel, and Procurement Card operations.
• Review, reconcile, and analyze financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with university policies.
• Apply accounting principles to transactions across varied funding sources.
• Utilize financial systems such as People Soft, Service Now, and reporting tools to manage financial activity.
• Provide customer service and guidance on financial processes and documentation requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting, or Associate's degree plus one year of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and experience with financial systems like People Soft.
• Strong organizational skills to manage high transaction volume and competing priorities independently.
• Preferred experience includes work in research-intensive higher education, knowledge of university financial policies, and proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Compensation is approximately $25 per hour.