Accountant II

Accountant II

The Accountant II reports to the University Housing Business Officer and plays a central role in managing the financial operations that support Housing Facilities and capital projects. In this role, you will take ownership of purchasing and travel processes, ensuring transactions move smoothly while guiding staff through complex policies and requirements. Your work will directly support both daily operations and long-term planning by maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening processes, and helping the department operate more efficiently. Responsibilities fall within four key functional areas of support outlined below:

Financial Operations & Oversight

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, including P-Card, marketplace, invoices, and large requisitions
• Oversee travel processes, including review and approval of authorizations and reimbursements
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of all financial transactions
• Lead financial reconciliations and quarterly budget reviews for assigned areas and projects
• Monitor and manage departmental budgets, including support for annual budget development

Procurement, Contracts & Asset Coordination

• Partner with Procurement to process and track large or complex purchases and contracts
• Lead University Housing related RFP processes
• Oversee service agreement renewals and billing tracking
• Coordinate vehicle fleet management, including registration, inspections, and compliance with Risk Management
• Serve as liaison for asset-related processes, including coordination with central offices

Training, Guidance & Process Improvement

• Serve as a subject matter expert for purchasing and travel, providing training and ongoing guidance to staff
• Interpret and apply financial policies, ensuring consistent and compliant practices across the department
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Support development of tools and systems for tracking capital planning and financial activity

Financial Analysis & Collaboration

• Assist with long-term capital planning and financial forecasting
• Compile and analyze financial data to support decision-making and reporting
• Partner with internal teams and central offices to resolve complex financial issues
• Provide support during high-volume periods across the business office, as needed

This position is also responsible for covering the Facilities Service Desk during lunch breaks, time off, and will provide additional support during busy work periods.

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 equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications - Demonstrated ability to apply accounting principles to manage, reconcile, and analyze financial transactions and budgets. Experience managing purchasing and/or travel processes with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. Proficiency in spreadsheet tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets) to track, reconcile, and report financial data. Ability to interpret policies and communicate financial guidance clearly to a range of stakeholders. Strong attention to detail with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications - Background in a higher education or public-sector financial environment. Familiarity with university financial systems and processes (e.g., purchasing, travel, reconciliation, and reporting). Working knowledge of systems such as PeopleSoft Financials or Smartsheet. Exposure to budget development, capital planning, or large-scale financial tracking.

Required License(s) or Certification(s) - N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required - No

Commercial Driver's License required - No

Job Open Date - 04/17/2026

Anticipated Close Date - 5/1/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.

Special Instructions to Applicants - Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Number - 00043797

Position Type - Exempt Professional Staff

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) - 1.00

Appointment - 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather - Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events - Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID - 242201 - University Housing

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