Financial Reporting Accountant

Description:

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

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:

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.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. 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.

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.

Job Closing Date: 10/21/2026