Accountant I

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

Health benefits

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS retirement

EAP

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an Accountant I in the Treasurer’s Office to perform professional accounting, reconciliation, analysis, and financial reporting for student accounts and university revenues. You will review transactions, prepare journal entries, and ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and UNC policies.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and strong Excel skills; experience with financial systems like Banner or TouchNet is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 18 accounting hours.
• Knowledge of GAAP and university policies.
• Experience with reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional accounting, reconciliation, analysis, and financial reporting for student accounts, receivables, cashiering, and university revenue.
• Review and analyze financial transactions, reconcile accounts and subsidiary systems, research discrepancies, and prepare accounting entries/reports.
• Support accuracy and integrity of financial records and internal controls in accordance with GAAP and policy.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports for management and stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Banner

TouchNet

Excel

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Primary Purpose of Position

The Accountant in the Treasurer’s Office performs professional accounting, reconciliation, analysis, and financial reporting functions related to student accounts, receivables, cashiering, and University revenue. The position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial transactions, reconciling accounts and subsidiary systems, researching and resolving discrepancies, preparing accounting entries and reports, and supporting the accuracy and integrity of financial records. The Accountant applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), University and UNC System policies, and established internal controls in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The North Carolina A&T State University Treasurer’s Office is responsible for the administration and oversight of student accounts receivable, billing and payment processing, cashiering, University cash receipts, refunds, collections, and related financial operations. The office supports the accurate and timely recording, reconciliation, and safeguarding of University funds while maintaining appropriate internal controls and compliance with University, UNC System, state, and federal requirements. The Treasurer’s Office works collaboratively with campus departments to support financial operations and provides direct service to students, parents, employees, and other University stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field with a minimum of 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional accounting experience.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Two or more years of professional accounting or financial experience, preferably in higher education. Experience with Banner, TouchNet, or similar financial systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred. Strong analytical, reconciliation, problem-solving, customer service, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple financial functions and competing deadlines.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Working Title

Accountant I

Position Number

000110

Recruitment Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

Organizational Division

Asst VC Bus & Fin/Comptroller

Organizational Location

VC for Business & Finance

Organizational Unit

Treasurer's Office

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA3209

Open Date: 09/03/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled: 09/18/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Date Position Available: 09/03/2026

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, LifeInsurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Remote/Hybrid Eligibility

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, nationalorigin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexualidentity.