Posting DetailsJob Posting Information
Posting Number PG195015SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Accounting Technician
Anticipated Hiring Range $50,000 - $57,000
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Forest Biomaterials
About the DepartmentThe Department of Forest Biomaterials has responsibilities for teaching, research and extension activities. It awards undergraduate degrees in Paper Science and Engineering, and Sustainable Materials and Technology; and distance Masters, MS, and PhD degrees in Forest Biomaterials. The Department of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University is a full-service ecosystem advancing the future of biomaterials from educating future leaders to supporting industry and government research. It is part of the College of Natural Resources (CNR), where "the planet is our classroom," and is also affiliated with the College of Engineering. CNR has a compelling 90+ year history of creating value at the intersection between the natural and built environments, and is a tight-knit community of passionate and caring people dedicated to improving the environments and communities in which we live, work, learn, and play. It is located on Central Campus, which is within walking distance to the Carmichael Gymnasium and Talley Student Center. NC State is located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, which U.S. News and World Report named as the second best U.S. city to live in. NC State is a leading land-grant public research university and is recognized as one of the best employers in the state. It has world-class library facilities, and its own High Performance Computing Center. NC State's award-winning Centennial Campus is a short jaunt from Central campus, and contains more than 60 companies, government agencies, and non- profits intermingled with a variety of university research and academic units.
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Essential Job DutiesThe Department of Forest Biomaterials is seeking an Accounting Technician to provide financial, accounting, and business support that helps keep departmental operations running smoothly. Reporting to the Department Business Officer, this role partners closely with faculty, staff, the College Business Office, the College Post-Award Office, and other campus colleagues to support accurate financial management, timely processing of transactions, and effective stewardship of multiple funding sources.
In this role, you'll work in a dynamic, detail-oriented environment where your work directly supports research, teaching, and outreach activities across the department. You'll balance routine financial processes with time-sensitive needs, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, and help ensure that financial operations stay accurate, organized, and on track with established guidelines and deadlines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitor account activity across multiple funding sources, complete monthly reconciliations, initiate journal vouchers (JVs) and interdepartmental transactions (IDTs), and support budget reporting and forecasting needs.
- Reconcile procurement card (Pcard) transactions, manage monthly approval workflows, support compliance with spending guidelines, and coordinate with cardholders and Pcard administration to resolve issues.
- Review and process MarketPlace requisitions, travel authorizations, and reimbursements, ensuring alignment with procurement and travel policies and timely processing.
- Initiate payable actions, including vendor onboarding, campus vouchers, honorariums, invoice processing, and purchase order invoice uploads.
- Reconcile workshop registration receipts and expenses, support timely closeout processes, and communicate completion to departmental leadership.
- Assist faculty and staff with submitting agreements for review and approval.
- Respond to questions related to financial and business processes, working collaboratively with college and campus partners to resolve issues.
- Contribute to the development, refinement, and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support consistency and efficiency.
If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems behind the scenes, and being a trusted resource that helps others stay organized and supported, we encourage you to apply.
Other Responsibilities - Assisting the department business officer and serving as her backup as needed.
- Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience/EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications - Background in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial reconciliation practices with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Familiarity with financial and business systems used within a university or similarly complex organization.
- Working knowledge of financial and travel management systems, such as PeopleSoft or comparable software.
- Ability to support accounts payable, travel processing, and vendor maintenance activities in compliance with established procedures.
- Skilled use of Google Workspace applications, including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Sheets, or similar office productivity software.
Required License or Certificationn/a
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 05/22/2026
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 05/29/2026
Notice to ApplicantsPlease note that the work history on your resume, must also be included in your application.Special InstructionsPlease include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Details
Position Number 00046583
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title Accounting Technician
Position Classification Band Level Advanced
Position Classification Salary Range $ 33,540 - $ 63,478
Salary Grade Equivalency NC07
Alternate OptionIf no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Time Limited Position No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)Department Id 150301 - Forest Biomaterials
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