Accountant II

The University of North Carolina System; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The UNC System Office in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Accountant II to perform advanced professional accounting for the NCSEAA, maintaining multiple ledgers and ensuring GAAP and donor compliance. The role supports closing, reporting, and audits while offering backup to AR and AP teams.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with residency within NC and within a 2-hour commute of the duty station, per system policy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in accounting or related field with progressive accounting experience.
• GAAP knowledge and ability to analyze complex transactions and prepare journal entries.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and enterprise accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain separate ledgers for State appropriations, donor contributions, and education-partner allocations.
• Perform reconciliations, journal entries, closing, and reporting to ensure GAAP and grant compliance.
• Provide backup support to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Job description

About the Opportunity

The grant funded Accountant II performs advanced professional accounting for NCSEAA, primarily supporting the Advise NC College Access Initiative. The position maintains separate records for State appropriations, donor contributions, administrative expenses and education-partner allocations; performs reconciliations, journal entries, closing and reporting; ensures GAAP, State, grant and donor compliance; and provides backup support to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority

The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA), an agency of the State of North Carolina, is authorized by the General Assembly to plan, finance and administer student financial assistance programs of a statewide or inter-institutional nature. It serves students attending public and private two- and four-year colleges and universities in North Carolina, as well as families of students attending nonpublic K-12 schools.

About the Team

The Financial Services Division supports these programs through accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, disbursement processing, internal controls and compliance.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills

Master's degree and one to two years of progressively responsible accounting experience; or bachelor's degree and two to four years of progressively responsible accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Competencies

Thorough knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting, financial reporting, internal controls and reconciliations. Ability to analyze complex transactions, resolve discrepancies, prepare journal entries and support closing and audits; track restricted receipts, expenditures, disbursements and balances; interpret funding requirements; communicate effectively; maintain confidentiality; and work independently and collaboratively. Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups), Word and computerized accounting systems.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

CPA or CPA candidate; PeopleSoft Financials; governmental, higher education, nonprofit or donor-supported accounting; grant accounting, charitable contributions, restricted funds and matching funds; State/federal tax or information reporting; audit support; financial report design and process improvement.

• Classification: Accountant II


• Appointment Type: Permanent


• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time


• Employment Type: EHRA


• EHRA Category: Instructional, Research and Information Technology


• Location: Raleigh, NC USA


• Position Number: 20079413

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.