Capital Asset Accountant – Hybrid/Remote

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

And so much more!

Job summary

North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a Capital Asset Accountant to manage university asset recording, inventory control, and financial reconciliation. You will liaise between central finance and campus departments to ensure compliance with state and UNC System requirements.

The role covers asset tracking, journal entries, audits, and reporting, with a typical schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm and potential hybrid remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's with 12 accounting credit hours; or an Associate's in Accounting; or related Associate's with 12 accounting hours.
• Experience with governmental or higher education asset capitalization is preferred.
• GAAP knowledge and strong analytical skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, tag, and evaluate assets for entry into the financial system.
• Oversee annual physical inventory and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure correct asset capitalization and depreciation.
• Assist in regulatory reporting, audits, and KPI data requests.
• Provide training and guidance to campus asset coordinators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting credits

Associate's degree in Accounting

Associate's degree in Business with accounting credits

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Asset Management modules

Job description

North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a Capital Asset Accountant to manage university asset recording, inventory control, and financial reconciliation. You will liaise between central finance and campus departments to ensure compliance with state and UNC System requirements.

The role covers asset tracking, journal entries, audits, and reporting, with a typical schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm and potential hybrid remote flexibility.