Accounting Technician

Description of WorkHIRING SALARY RANGE: $45,689 - $50,766 POSITION TYPE: 12 Month, SHRA FLSA Non Exempt, 1.0 FTE Hiring salary will be determined based on education, experience, equity, budget, and market considerations. NCSSM and the Business Office/Foundation foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] . Description of Duties: After the initial training period, this position will have remote work options and work/life flexibility. The primary purpose of this position is to monitor the day to day financial transactions and accounts of a $4 million dollar budget that occur across a variety of funding sources related to the foundation: provide a spectrum of accounting principles including, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, month-end and year-end closings, balancing cash, bank statement reconciliations, maintenance of fixed assets, assisting with the annual audit, providing excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, and other duties as assigned. This position is responsible for all major accounting functions, applying accounting principles and practices to a variety of tasks, budgeting, and other fiscal functions, including but not limited to reconciliations of accounting reports, examination of various financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines. This position advises and assists staff and faculty on all issues related to NCSSM Foundation accounting policies and procedures. General Duties: - Process and approve all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions Reconcile general ledger and subledger accounts monthly. All account reconciliation Review and Process monthly procurement card transactions Process and track transactions related to the Endowment Plans, manages, coordinates, implements, and prepares year end closing reporting and adjustments Perform cash analysis and updates fiscal and budget projections Serve as a resource to departments for questions related to the foundation accounting Prepare general ledger entries Maintain records and files Maintain and process sales tax reimbursement, fixed assets letters to the school, and purchase orders Audit and process travel reimbursement. Verify and examine appropriateness of expenditures in accordance with applicable School, State, Federal and agency guidelines Identify risk and adverse issues generated in expense activities, present appropriate issues and recommend solutions to management. Review budget to actual reports - research any questionable balances and transaction variances Monitor revenues and expenditures to ensure sound fiscal control Ensure foundation policies and procedures are followed and budgets are appropriately spent and balanced Monitor and manage financial accounts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations and/or program laws and regulation Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe selected candidate must have strong interpersonal skills; organizational skills; effective oral communication/public relation skills; and critical thinking skills. The selected candidate must also have the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; be able to think creatively and put ideas into action; and maintain confidentiality. Experience with accounting software, preferred Blackbaud; Microsoft Office; and Google Apps products. Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor''s degree in business administration or accounting; or Associate''s degree in business administration or accounting and one year of experience. Preference will be given to candidates with 2-3 years of non profit accounting experience. Supplemental and Contact InformationTeam NCSSM Benefits Free On-campus Parking Vacation: For SHRA, earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service. Leave is earned monthly. Sick Leave: 12 days per year. Leave: Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, Extended Illness, Short/Long Term Disability, Family Illness Leave, Military Leave, Community Service Leave, Bonus Leave, Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay. Holidays: 12 days per year Retirement: Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option (1) Teachers'' and State Employees'' Retirement System (TSERS) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option (2) The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program, you are automatically covered for short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost). Supplemental Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement plans provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals. Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions from several different vendors. Health Insurance: Employee only coverage under the State Health Plan (PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction. NC Flex Plan : Plan offers Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending , Dental Insurance , Vision Care Plan , Critical Illness , Cancer Insurance , Core Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance , Accident , and Group Term Life . All plans are pre-tax basis / Cost varies depending on selections, Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance : Securian (This is an after-tax plan and is portable) Longevity: Payable to SHRA employees after 10 years of creditable state service (EHRA employees are not eligible). Tuition Waiver: Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees. Under Educational Assistance, tuition reimbursement may be available for attendance at Community Colleges provided courses taken pertain to current job or upgrades current job skills. State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed. Contact the SECU Credit Union for information. Community Service: 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option - 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school. Facilities: Library & Gymnasium - other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site. About NCSSM North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes. Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM''s Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission. The new NCSSM-Morganton campus is opening in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term and will focus on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools. Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor''s degree in a STEM field -- over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion, and seeks to recruit employees who share these values. For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu . How to Apply: Submit electronic application via: . Please create an account, search for the Accounting Technician position vacancy, and submit the online application. Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. ''See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume'' will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran''s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at or equivalent service. NCSSM 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. Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position. If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or (919) 416-2663. NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer

Created: 2025-11-01