Posting Details

Posting Number: PG EP

Internal Recruitment : No

Working Title: Senior Research Accountant

Anticipated Hiring Range: $74,502 - $76,737

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, Flexible work arrangements may be available, including virtual/hybrid work locations.

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: COS - Research

About The Department

The College of Sciences ( COS ) brings together the mathematical, physical, and biological sciences in a research-intensive environment that simultaneously values excellence in teaching and strong community engagement. The COS Research Office is the nucleus of research administration and support, providing a full suite of pre- and post-award services to enhance the research, teaching, administrative, and outreach functions of the College. Key office responsibilities include proposal development and submission, portfolio management, effort reporting, and responding to departmental and faculty post-award and other research administration needs. While working in this unit, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here,



and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

- Medical , Dental , and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

- Serve as a liaison between PIs, department administrators, COS Office of Research, and Contract and Grant Accounting by attending new project award meetings and project status meetings as needed.
- Audit and approve small purchase vouchers, interdepartmental transfers, travel reimbursements, HR actions, requisitions, purchase orders, and cost transfers.




- Perform regular review and audits for compliance and financial management on departmental expenditures, contract terms and agency requirements for assigned contracts and grants.
- Daily budget expenditures review, compiling summaries of activities and providing recommendations for budget allocations and adjustments
- Monthly analysis to determine post-award actions needed
- Quarterly reconciliation of grant accounts and provide summary to PI’s for re-budgeting purposes.
- Conduct quality control (QC) reviews of departmental accounting technicians’ work.
- Interpret and apply Cost Accounting Standards, University Policies, and Agency General and Specific Terms and Conditions.
- Stay current on Federal regulations, policies, guidelines, and agency-specific terms and conditions.
- Use internal software such as RADAR , WolfPack Reports, and PMR systems to review and adjust budgets.

Join us to make a significant impact on our research projects and support the advancement of scientific knowledge

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

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 an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Other Required Qualifications

- Certified Research Administrator ( CRA ) or working towards certification
- Knowledge of the Financial System, and related accounting systems on campus
- Knowledge of departmental, University, State, and Federal accounting polici

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