Financial Reporting Accountant
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional accounting functions for all University special funds, including bond funds, capital improvement funds, and other restricted funds designated under this classification. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all related financial transactions and records. This position serves as the primary liaison with the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), the Office of the State Controller (OSC), University Budget Officers, account custodians, the Director of Design and Construction, and other units within the Division of Business and Finance. The incumbent will interpret, apply, and implement policies and procedures established by the University, the State of North Carolina, and applicable federal agencies. In addition, this position plays a key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual closeout activities, including reconciliation and financial statement preparation for capital and special funds, and contributes to the completion of the University's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Primary Function of Organizational Unit The Financial Reporting Department is a unit of the Comptroller's Office and provides current, comprehensive and accurate financial information to provide accountability and transparency to University, the people of North Carolina and beyond concerning its fiduciary resources.
Requirements
- 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.
- All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience ins higher education accounting is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform professional accounting functions for all University special funds, including bond funds, capital improvement funds, and other restricted funds designated under this classification.
- Ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all related financial transactions and records.
- Serves as the primary liaison with the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), the Office of the State Controller (OSC), University Budget Officers, account custodians, the Director of Design and Construction, and other units within the Division of Business and Finance.
- Interpret, apply, and implement policies and procedures established by the University, the State of North Carolina, and applicable federal agencies.
- Plays a key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual closeout activities, including reconciliation and financial statement preparation for capital and special funds, and contributes to the completion of the University's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
