Accountant II

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

Job summary

The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) is seeking an Accountant II to perform advanced professional accounting for grant-funded initiatives. The role maintains separate records for state appropriations, donor contributions, and education-partner allocations, performs reconciliations, journal entries, closing and reporting, and ensures GAAP and donor compliance.

A potential hybrid work arrangement is available; UNC System employees are generally required to reside in

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 1-2 years of progressively responsible accounting experience; or bachelor's degree and two to four years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting, financial reporting, internal controls and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups), Word and computerized accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced professional accounting for NCSEAA, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Maintain separate records for State appropriations, donor contributions, administrative expenses and education-partner allocations; support closing and reporting.
• Ensure GAAP, State, grant and donor compliance; provide backup support to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Governmental accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

CPA or CPA candidate

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.

• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA
• EHRA Category: Instructional, Research and Information Technology
• 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.