Higher-Ed Budget & Grants Specialist

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University’s CALS Budget Office seeks a Budget Specialist to provide budgetary and accounting support across CALS departments and units. The role emphasizes reviewing financial activity from state, federal, trusts and grants, while ensuring policy compliance.

The position collaborates with CALS budgets, the CBO, and university partners to maintain fiscal controls and accurate reporting; a hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 accounting coursework or an equivalent combination.
• Experience with budgeting and finance in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Budget Consultant with budget, revenue and expense journal entries.
• Track State and Federal projects to ensure budgets are utilized or remain positive.
• Ensure correct phase numbers and account codes; correct errors in revenue/expenditure transactions.
• Regularly monitor cash balances for funding types and process journal entries.
• Create and review Service Center Use Rates, eStore accounts, and Testing Service Agreements.
• Update and prepare monthly financial reports for CALS departments and centers.
• Manage and report on fiscal programs including Academic Programs, Centers, Ag Institute and Extension/Research.
• Complete monthly and year-end procedures per state and federal guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility in hybrid environment

Prioritization and independence

PeopleSoft Financials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12 accounting hours

Associate degree in Accounting

Associate degree in Business with 12 accounting hours

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PeopleSoft Financials

Job description

NC State University’s CALS Budget Office seeks a Budget Specialist to provide budgetary and accounting support across CALS departments and units. The role emphasizes reviewing financial activity from state, federal, trusts and grants, while ensuring policy compliance.

The position collaborates with CALS budgets, the CBO, and university partners to maintain fiscal controls and accurate reporting; a hybrid work arrangement is offered.