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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC, United States
Full-time

The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences (MBS) is one of three departments in the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University and consists of 40-45 faculty members who have a diversity of research, clinical, and teaching interests and responsibilities.

The department is staffed, in addition to faculty, by : 8-15 research scholar postdoctoral fellows, 20-30 EHRA non-faculty employees, 15-20 adjunct faculty members, 12-18 residents and interns, 8-13 research and teaching technicians, numerous graduate students and temporary employees, and 3 administrative personnel.

The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences trains Doctors of Veterinary Medicine, House Officers, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.

Our faculty consists of recognized experts in the fields of cell biology and physiology, cancer biology, developmental biology, environmental science and toxicology, genomics, infectious diseases, neuroscience, nutrition, pharmacology, anesthesiology, radiology, and reproductive biology.

Our goals are to advance veterinary medical science through innovative basic and applied research, and by mentoring and inspiring students, providing world-class clinical and diagnostic services, and offering the public the latest knowledge through innovative extension and engagement activities.

Our research faculty work in state-of-the-art research facilities. Our graduate students belong to any of a number of graduate programs offered at the university.

In addition, faculty oversee the following clinical sections : anesthesia, clinical nutrition, pharmacology, and the radiology residency.

Essential Job Duties

This position will serve as the accounting technician for the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences (MBS), providing fiscal and procurement support.

The employee must prioritize customer service and recognize that yes should almost always be the answer. The employee must be knowledgeable about the accounting structure, analyze data independently, and resolve / deter problems.

More specifically, the position is responsible for the financial management of funding from state appropriated accounts, sales and service accounts, discretionary accounts and grants (ledgers 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9).

The employee independently performs a variety of accounting and budget functions, processes financial transactions, and develops and maintains complex reports on the department's operating budget.

The employee must possess a thorough knowledge of, as well as an ability to interpret, University policies and procedures and federal statutes, plus monitor accounts for compliance and accuracy.

The Accounting Technician position works together with the Accountant position to administer and manage a total spending budget for the department of $20-$40M in annual expenditures.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience / Education

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

Other Required Qualifications

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and reporting guidelines.
  • Experience with or knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, or similar software.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Office. Ability to develop spreadsheets for reporting, account monitoring and reconciliation, analyses, and record maintenance.
  • Considerable knowledge of accounting methods to maintain a variety of departmental accounts and to accurately manage, process, approve and reconcile financial transactions in the department.

Assist Departmental Accountant with journal entries and account reconciliations.

  • Ability to plan and monitor the use of expenditures to meet organizational objectives and compliance.
  • Knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures for day-to-day management of the financial aspects of the department.
  • Understanding of requirements of various funding agencies and the language used in their Request for Proposals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interpret guidelines, answer inquiries, and advise others on complex and technical information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Effective active listening skills and ability to discuss questions to understand and foster effective communication with others.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills to maintain flexibility and a positive attitude and to interact in a positive and effective manner with a variety of people.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of university, state and federal procurement regulations strongly desired.

Required License or Certification

N / A

Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License Required? No

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