Accountant- Finance and Analytics Officer

Accountant- Finance and Analytics Officer Primary Purpose of Position: Under the supervision of the Associate Provost of Academic Budget and Personnel, the Finance and Analytics Officer will provide leadership to support data‑driven decision‑making through effective development, analysis, monitoring and record‑keeping of budgetary activities for the Division of Academic Affairs. The role involves budget reconciliation, expenditure monitoring, purchasing activity, reporting and providing procedural guidance. Responsibilities and Duties Work with the Associate Provost to develop, implement, and verify standard financial and operational practices aligned with university standards. Lead the reconciliation process of the Academic Resources Management Office, monitoring department spending, running reports and queries on budget and expenditures, and preparing routine fiscal reports. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc reports on program expenditures, revenue, and budget variances. Perform trend analysis and forecasting of major revenue and expense areas, identifying potential shortfalls. Approve requisitions, journals, travel and business expense reports, and other financial transactions; investigate and correct discrepancies. Verify and approve invoices, reconcile purchasing transactions, and resolve vendor billing problems. Review and monitor travel requests for compliance with regulations and internal procedures. Assist the Associate Provost with day‑to‑day fiscal operations and budget planning processes. Other duties as assigned. Budget Management Plan and coordinate the division budget development process, setting timelines and procedures. Manage all division operational budget allocations and generate allocations for each department. Assist departments in preparing operational budgets, providing consultation, attending budget hearings, and compiling the final fiscal budget for submission to the University Budget Office. Data / Information Analysis and Management Assist in developing and administering academic affairs operational budget models. Review actual performance against budgeted performance and prepare explanatory reports. Analyze financial performance and trends to determine resource capability and recommend corrective actions. Create detailed financial reports for division leadership and university departments. Strategic Planning Coordinate creation, analysis, and compilation of division and department strategic business plans. Clarify strategic business plan capital and operational requests. Prepare division reports for each personnel and operational fund reflecting departmental strategic requests. Attend strategic planning meetings and maintain a spreadsheet of all initiatives for budget implementation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field; required knowledge of accounting principles, budget preparation, and business practices. Minimum of five years as a budget officer or analyst, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of fiscal management policies, internal controls, finance and business acumen. Demonstrated financial management, budgeting and accounting experience; experience with Banner and finance modules; advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Logical and critical thinking, strong oral and written communication skills, creativity, problem‑solving and organizational skills. Team‑player attitude, ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, and diplomatic courtesy. Ability to work well under stress and deadlines and manage multiple diverse functions simultaneously. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, and other protected categories in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Carolina Central University