Lead Accountant

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $68K - $80K 💻 Finance 🗓️ October 2nd, 2026

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NC State University is hiring a Lead Accountant to support the NCSCaLE Business Office in managing complex accounting and financial activities across multiple departments. The role involves budgeting, financial forecasting, transaction processing, compliance audits, and providing financial insights to program operations and leadership while supervising accounting staff.

Highlights

Manage and analyze budgets, forecast expenditures and revenues, and develop financial reports.
Review and process financial transactions ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Conduct payroll reconciliations and cost allocation analysis.
Maintain internal controls and support audit readiness.
Provide direct supervision to an Accountant I and collaborate with university stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power BI, required.
Knowledge of budgeting practices, GAAP, and financial procedures essential.
Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years experience or post-baccalaureate credentials with 1-2 years experience.
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or similar enterprise financial systems preferred.
Serves the NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education division, a $27 million revenue-generating operation.