Accountant II

University of North Carolina System • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The grant-funded Accountant II performs advanced professional accounting for the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA), primarily supporting the Advise NC College Access Initiative. The role maintains separate records for State appropriations, donor contributions, administrative expenses, and education-partner allocations. It performs reconciliations, journal entries, closing, and reporting; ensures compliance with GAAP, State requirements, grant requirements, and donor requirements; and provides backup support to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

The position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina within a two-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

NCSEAA is an agency of the State of North Carolina, authorized by the General Assembly to plan, finance, and administer student financial assistance programs statewide or across institutions. It serves students attending public and private two- and four-year colleges and universities in North Carolina, as well as families of students attending nonpublic K–12 schools. The Financial Services Division supports these programs through accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, disbursement processing, internal controls, and compliance.

Requirements

• Master's degree and one to two years of progressively responsible accounting experience; or bachelor's degree and two to four years of progressively responsible accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and reconciliations.
• Ability to analyze complex transactions, resolve discrepancies, prepare journal entries, and support closing and audits.
• Ability to track restricted receipts, expenditures, disbursements, and balances, and interpret funding requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups; Word; and computerized accounting systems.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials.
• Governmental, higher education, nonprofit, or donor-supported accounting experience.
• Experience with grant accounting, charitable contributions, restricted funds, and matching funds.
• Experience with State or federal tax or information reporting.
• Audit support experience.
• Experience with financial report design and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain separate records for State appropriations, donor contributions, administrative expenses, and education-partner allocations.
• Perform reconciliations, journal entries, closing activities, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, State requirements, grant requirements, and donor requirements.
• Provide backup support to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level