Financial Operations Specialist

Applicant required documents:
Cover Letter, Resume, Contact Information for References.

Working Title Financial Operations Specialist

Anticipated Hiring Range commensurate with experience ($50,000 - $55,000)

Position Classification Salary Range $ 33,540 - $ 63,478

Position Classification Band Level Advanced

Position Type SHRA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation
- Adverse Weather Non Mandatory
- Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation
- Emergency Events Non Mandatory
- Emergency Event

Time Limited Position No

Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Position Number

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• Childcare benefits
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• Wellness Programs

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• Analyze CALS Ledger 4 project designations to identify underlying funding sources, including federal funds, state appropriations, and receipt-supported activities, and apply the appropriate accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Review and validate financial transactions across multiple funding sources and operational areas to ensure accurate classification, allowability, allocability, documentation, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements.
• Provide accounting oversight and guidance for decentralized and centralized financial processes, including Procurement Card (PCard), Travel, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Review transactions submitted through departmental processes and centralized Service Now workflows and support accurate processing within People Soft and coordination with the University Controller’s Office.
• Interpret accounting principles, university policies, and funding requirements to resolve complex financial issues, identify potential compliance concerns, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Assess financial activity for potential errors, disallowed costs, reporting issues, and other compliance risks, and support timely resolution to maintain accurate financial records and reduce institutional risk.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide meaningful accounting guidance, support responsible stewardship of university resources, and help ensure the integrity of financial activity across CALS . If you are an accounting professional who enjoys applying financial principles to complex funding environments and using sound judgment to support accurate, compliant financial operations, we welcome you to apply.

Other Responsibilities

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department’s operations.

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

• Experience in a research-intensive higher education or state institution.
• Knowledge of University financial policies and compliance requirements.
• Experience providing accounting guidance or training to non-financial personnel.
• Proficiency with reporting tools, Excel, and enterprise financial systems such as People Soft Financial System.
• Experience managing multiple funding sources and sponsored programs.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Please note that the work history on your resume, must also be included in your application.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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