Treasury Accountant

Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional accounting, reconciliation, and financial analysis functions supporting the Treasurer’s Office. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reconciling financial transactions and records related to student accounts, receivables, collections activity, write-offs, tax offsets, interest and penalty assessments, and other University financial operations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

This position serves as a key resource in maintaining the integrity of financial information across Banner Finance, Banner Student, and other related financial systems. Duties include researching and resolving financial discrepancies, preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules, analyzing account activity, monitoring receivable and program-specific financial activity, preparing operational and financial reports, supporting audit activities, and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and internal controls. The position works collaboratively with departments across campus to support effective financial operations and strengthen financial accountability.

The incumbent will interpret and apply policies and procedures established by the University, the State of North Carolina, the UNC System, and applicable federal agencies while supporting compliance and internal control objectives.

In addition, this position plays a key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities through the preparation of reconciliations, analysis of receivable and financial activity, monitoring of outstanding items, and support of process improvement initiatives within the Treasurer’s Office.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Treasurer’s Office is a unit within the Division of Business and Finance and is responsible for student accounts receivable, billing and collections, cashiering operations, cash management, banking relationships, refunds, third party billing, and related reconciliation activities. The office works closely with students, departments, and external partners to support the accurate processing, management, collection, and reconciliation of University funds while providing quality customer service and maintaining compliance with University, State, UNC System, and federal requirements.

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.

Preferred:

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and experience performing account reconciliations, accounts receivable functions, financial analysis, or general accounting activities.

Experience working with Banner Finance, Banner Student, TouchNet, or other enterprise financial systems is preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to research, analyze, and resolve financial discrepancies are highly desirable.

Experience in higher education, governmental, public sector, or other regulated environments is preferred. Candidates should possess strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

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.