Financial Reporting Accountant

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and closedown activities. You will prepare statements, reconciliations, schedules, and analyses, ensuring GAAP, GASB, UNC guidance and state requirements are met.

The role focuses on university special funds, including bond and capital improvement funds, contributing to audit readiness and CAFR completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework or equivalent training/experience.
• Experience with GAAP and governmental accounting standards is preferred.
• Experience with financial statements, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close and CAFR prep.
• Interpret policies and ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and state rules.
• Support internal controls and audit readiness in collaboration with units.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate's degree in Accounting

Associate's degree in Business with 12 accounting hours

Tools

Banner Finance

Excel

Job description

Primary Purpose of Position

The Financial Reporting Accountant supports the University's financial reporting and general accounting functions by preparing financial reports, reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and analyses. The position helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of the University's financial records and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, UNC System guidance, and State of North Carolina requirements. The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional accounting functions for all University special funds, including bond funds, capital improvement funds, and other restricted funds designated under this classification. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all related financial transactions and records. The incumbent will interpret, apply, and implement policies and procedures established by the University, the State of North Carolina, and applicable federal agencies. In addition, this position plays a key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual closeout activities, including reconciliation and financial statement preparation for capital and special funds, and contributes to the completion of the University's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The position reports to the Assistant Director of Financial Reporting and works closely with other accounting staff and campus business units to strengthen financial reporting, general accounting operations, internal controls, and audit readiness.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The mission of the Accounting Office, is to provide an effective and efficient financial reporting and cash management/disbursement operation within the Comptroller's Office, which supports the instructional and research mission of the University.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate's degree in Accounting; or Associate's degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Experience in higher education accounting.
• Experience with GASB financial reporting.
• Experience with Banner Finance or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience preparing financial statements, audit workpapers, account reconciliations, and complex journal entries.
• Hiring preference given to qualified internal candidates.

Position Information

• Working Title: Financial Reporting Accountant
• Position Number: 000220
• Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Tenure Track: No
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
• Organizational Division: Asst VC Bus & Fin/Comptroller
• Organizational Location: VC for Business & Finance
• Organizational Unit: Accounting Office

EEO / Equal Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative 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, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Remote / Hybrid Work Arrangement

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