Financial Reporting Accountant

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Aetna - State Health Benefits

NCFlex Vision, Dental, FSA, Life

TSERS pension

401k/403b/457b

Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Center Discounts

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant to support GAAP/GASB compliant financial reporting and close processes. You will prepare financial statements, journal entries, and schedules for capital and special funds, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Reporting, you will coordinate with accounting staff and campus units to strengthen internal controls and comply with state and UNC System requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, journal entries, schedules and analyses.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closeout activities and CAFR preparation.
• Collaborate with campus units to strengthen financial reporting and internal controls.

Skills

Higher education accounting

GASB financial reporting

Financial statements, audit workpapers

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12 accounting credits; or Associate degree in Accounting; or Associate degree in Business with 12 accounting credits

Tools

Banner Finance

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

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.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

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

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.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site)

Position Information

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 000220

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Location

Organizational Location VC for Business & Finance

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Accounting Office

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3226

Open Date

Open Date 10/07/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 11/01/2026