UTS - Temporary Accountant at NC State

Position Information

Posting Number: PG195763TM

Position Number: 48SM31

Position Type:
Temporary

Is Time Limited:
Yes

Appointment Length: 6 - 8 Months

As an accountant, you will play an important role in day-to-day financial operations by managing complex budgets and ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal requirements. In this role, you will collaborate closely with business partners across multiple units to provide financial guidance that supports accurate reporting, responsible stewardship of resources, and efficient business processes.

• Prepare, manage, and analyze complex budgets, including state appropriations, receipts, and trust funds.
• Maintain budget projections and tracking tools; analyze financial data, recommend adjustments, and process corrections or reversals as needed.
• Monitor special funds and allocations to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Perform monthly budget reviews and prepare financial summary reports for leadership.

• Initiate and coordinate travel authorizations and reimbursements for supported units.
• Conduct first-level reviews of travel transactions for accuracy and compliance; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for travel-related questions and workflow support.

• Review monthly PCard compliance reports and resolve identified discrepancies.
• Audit assigned PCard transactions and statements for accuracy and policy adherence.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for PCard-related inquiries and provide support to reconcile rs.

• Support leadership by initiating financial transactions, including vouchers, actuals journals, and interdepartmental transactions.
• Provide backup support for purchase orders, new vendor setup, and first-level contract reviews.
• Participate in meetings related to finance and business administration at the unit and university level.

Are you a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable interpreting complex policies and exercising sound judgment? Do you enjoy balancing technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and high-level customer service? If so, we encourage you to apply.

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free
• Childcare discounts
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday
  - Friday (8 AM-5 PM) hybrid
• Other duties as needed
• 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
• Department
  
  Required Skills:
  
  Ability to comprehend and effectively communicate business processes and policy requirements across the organization;
  Ability to self-direct activities and prioritize tasks;
  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,
  
  Education:
  
  Experience working in higher education or governmental environments;
  Experience with processing transactions in People Soft Financials, or similar financial software;
  Knowledge of Wolfpack Reporting System, and Google Applications preferred
• Required License or Certification: N/A
• Valid NC Driver's License required?:
  No
• Commercial Driver's License Required?:
  No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $27.00-$28.00 hourly

Job Open Date: 02/09/2026

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