Financial Operations & Grants Compliance Specialist

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Childcare benefits

Wellness Programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist to provide professional accounting support within the centralized CALS CORE Support unit. You will ensure correct classification, compliance, and documentation across multiple funding sources including federal programs, while coordinating with centralized financial teams.

The role emphasizes applying accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and university policies to maintain accurate financial records, mitigate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with one year accounting experience.
• Experience in a research-intensive higher education or state institution is preferred.
• Proficiency with reporting tools and enterprise financial systems such as PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Analyze CALS Ledger 4 project designations to identify funding sources and apply appropriate requirements.
• Review and validate financial transactions for accuracy, allowability, allocability, and compliance.
• Provide accounting oversight for PCard, Travel, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Review transactions submitted through ServiceNow workflows and coordinate with the University Controller’s Office.
• Interpret accounting principles and policies to resolve complex issues and mitigate risk.
• Assess financial activity for errors and potential compliance concerns and drive timely resolutions.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft Financial System

Excel

Job description

North Carolina State University is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist to provide professional accounting support within the centralized CALS CORE Support unit. You will ensure correct classification, compliance, and documentation across multiple funding sources including federal programs, while coordinating with centralized financial teams.

The role emphasizes applying accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and university policies to maintain accurate financial records, mitigate