Accounting Technician

Job Title

Accounting Technician

Raleigh, NC

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible and Hybrid Schedule Available)

$50,000 - $56,000

The Accounting Technician applies accounting principles and practices to support fiscal and payroll functions, including financial analysis, reconciliation, and compliance monitoring across state, trust, grant, and gift funds.

• Process, review, and reconcile financial transactions, including journal vouchers, budget journals, interdepartmental transactions, salary redistributions, and cash management activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with university guidelines.
• Audit payroll and financial transactions, including student payroll, to verify appropriate charging of salaries and benefits and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Monitor, reconcile, and analyze division budgets, providing variance reporting, projections, and support for budget planning and review processes.
• Manage Approved Rates and Charges, including maintaining supporting data, performing financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Review and reconcile division deposits, ensuring accurate classification of funds and adherence to university policies.
• Oversee cash and check handling processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit standards.
• Compile and analyze financial data through standard and ad hoc reporting using enterprise systems and reporting tools.
• Manage finance-related communications and documentation, ensuring timely responses and accurate recordkeeping.
• Serve as a resource for interpreting financial policies and procedures, including supporting walk-in inquiries and directing stakeholders as appropriate.
• Participate in or lead special projects focused on improving financial processes, systems, and internal controls in collaboration with division and university partners.
• Provide backup administrative and financial support to the Finance team as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of accounting work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles, including experience reconciling financial transactions and monitoring compliance.
• Experience using enterprise financial, HR/payroll, and reporting systems (e.g., People Soft, financial reporting tools) and advanced proficiency in spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Experience managing or analyzing budgets, including payroll budgets, revenue tracking, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience processing or reviewing financial transactions such as journal vouchers, deposits, cash handling, or payroll functions in accordance with established guidelines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and provide customer service while interpreting policies and supporting financial operations.

• No valid NC Driver's License required for this position.

• Medical
  , Dental
  , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs.
• And so much more!

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. Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations. Final candidates are subject to background checks. NC State participates in E-Verify.