Financial Steward for Molecular Biomedical Sciences

NC State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences at NC State University is hiring an Accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of funds, ensure fiscal integrity, and drive budget operations in close partnership with the CVM Business Office. The role emphasizes GAAP, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will oversee accounts, payroll distributions, vendor payments, grant admin, and travel processes, contributing to high‑quality financial support for faculty and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 12 credit hours in accounting or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and budgetary principles, practices, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Budget & Faculty Support: Reconcile accounts, prepare annual financial reports for faculty, manage journal vouchers/IDTs, direct year‑end closeouts, and oversee payroll salary distributions.
• Procurement & Reconciliations: Review and approve marketplace requisitions, vouchers, vendor registrations (PaymentWorks), and P‑card reconciliations to ensure policy compliance and timely vendor payments.
• Contracts & Grant Administration: Monitor grant expenditures and fund allocations, prevent deficits, assist with grant closeouts, process university contracts, and calculate annual salary releases.
• Travel Management: Guide faculty and staff through university travel processes, reviewing and approving travel authorizations and reimbursements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting practices

Financial reporting

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with accounting credits

Associate degree in Accounting or Business with 12 accounting credits

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Wolfpack Reporting System (WRS)

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences at NC State University is hiring an Accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of funds, ensure fiscal integrity, and drive budget operations in close partnership with the CVM Business Office. The role emphasizes GAAP, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will oversee accounts, payroll distributions, vendor payments, grant admin, and travel processes, contributing to high‑quality financial support for faculty and