Accounting Technician

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Raleigh, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $50K - $56K 💻 Other 🗓️ May 1st, 2026

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NC State University is hiring an Accounting Technician. This role involves applying accounting principles to support diverse fiscal and payroll functions, including processing and auditing transactions, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance across various fund types. The position requires managing financial data using enterprise systems to maintain accurate and compliant financial processes while supporting division-wide financial management activities.

Highlights

Process, review, and reconcile financial transactions such as journal vouchers, budget journals, and salary redistributions.
Audit payroll and financial transactions to ensure compliance with budgets and university guidelines.
Monitor division budgets, provide variance reports, and support budget planning.
Manage Approved Rates and Charges and ensure compliance with relevant policies.
Oversee cash and check handling aligned with internal controls and audit standards.
Compile financial data using enterprise systems and reporting tools for standard and ad hoc reports.
Manage finance-related communications and maintain accurate documentation.
Serve as a resource for financial policies, assisting stakeholders, and supporting inquiries.
Participate in or lead projects to improve financial processes and controls in collaboration with division partners.
Preferred skills include knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, experience with PeopleSoft financial/HR systems, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, and budget management experience.
Compensation range is $50,000 - $56,000; position is full-time, classified as Accounting Technician Advanced with salary grade NC07.
Educational requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent with one year of accounting experience, or equivalent training and experience.
Department: Academic and Student Affairs - Business Administration supporting student-focused division operations.