Job Description

About the Department
The University Controller’s Office is a department under the Division of Finance. The office has business units covering the following areas; Cash Management, Banking and Merchant services; General Accounting, Financial Reporting and Taxation; Accounts Payable; Business Systems; Payroll and Debt Management.

The University Controller’s Office works to advance NC State as a leader in fiscal accountability and responsibility through a collaborative partnership with our campus community, strong partnerships with our peer groups, improvements in the University’s financial systems and internal controls, and efficient and effective business operations. The office continues it attention towards collaborative efforts and in providing fiscal leadership, oversight, accounting, reporting, training and outreach services that exemplify the highest standards of quality, performance and service. Having professional staff and managers with imagination, knowledge and people skills are paramount in the successful implementation of these goals.

The University Controller’s Office is responsible for fiscal accountability, accuracy and reporting of a $2.3 billion enterprise, including timely and accurate payment of monthly and biweekly wages to over 18,000 staff, faculty, student workers and temporary employees, over 110,000 vendor payments annually and management of a $480 million external debt portfolio.

Essential Job Duties
We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in the role of Payables Accounting Technician. In this role, you will be tasked with auditing and approving vouchers with precision and timeliness.

Your responsibilities will encompass but are not limited to:

Independently managing the workflow of vouchers, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and verifying the accuracy of documentation.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of policies and procedures to validate each expense, including a specialized knowledge base of university spending guidelines, account code classification, allowable and unallowable costs for all funding sources, and vendor classification policies.
Prioritize and complete reviews and approvals in a timely manner that assists with meeting pay cycle schedules, deadlines, and known job schedules

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to serve as a backup to the travel auditor position, further diversifying your skill set and contributing to the smooth operation of our financial processes.

If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling challenges head-on, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Other Responsibilities
Assist campus personnel with payment status and audit issues.

Ability to work in a high volume processing environment and prioritize work assignments.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience/Education
High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to document and respond to a broad range of university financial personnel.
Proven to have high-quality customer service skills
Demonstrated organizational skills that assist with working in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
Comfortable working in a computerized web-based environment

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working with financial accounts payable/travel management.
Proven reconciliation experience that demonstrates the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ability to audit external invoices and reimbursements
Preference is given to those with experience in web-based accounting software, such as PeopleSoft Financial Systems/Payables
Demonstrated experience interpreting and consistently applying policies, procedures, and guidelines