Temporary Financial Ops Specialist — Higher Ed

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Emplyoe

LEAD courses

Attend sporting events for free

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a Temporary Financial Operations Specialist to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, and PCard transactions. The role involves applying accounting principles, reconciling financial activity, and ensuring compliance with university and sponsor requirements.

You will work across multiple funding sources, provide guidance to departments, and help improve internal controls while collaborating with campus partners to maintain accurate records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting; or Associate’s degree in business administration or accounting and one year of experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with financial systems (PeopleSoft or similar).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage high transaction volume and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process and support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Travel, and Procurement Card (PCard) transactions, as assigned.
• Process, review, reconcile, and analyze financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Apply accounting principles and established business processes to transactions across multiple funding sources.
• Review financial activity for appropriate documentation, classification, and compliance with applicable university, state, federal, and sponsor requirements.
• Research and resolve transaction discrepancies while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial monitoring, reconciliation, reporting activities, and audit support.
• Utilize university financial systems, including PeopleSoft, ServiceNow, and reporting tools, to process, review, and monitor financial activity.
• Provide customer service and guidance to departments regarding financial processes, documentation requirements, and transaction status.
• Collaborate with campus partners to resolve financial issues and support efficient business operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Participate in cross-training and provide backup coverage across Business Services functions as operational needs require.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting

Associate’s degree plus 1 year experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

ServiceNow

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a Temporary Financial Operations Specialist to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, and PCard transactions. The role involves applying accounting principles, reconciling financial activity, and ensuring compliance with university and sponsor requirements.

You will work across multiple funding sources, provide guidance to departments, and help improve internal controls while collaborating with campus partners to maintain accurate records