Budget Specialist

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PG193642EP

Internal Recruitment No Working Title Budget Specialist Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience ($62,100 - $65,693) Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM Department CALS Business Operations About the Department This position is located within the NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( CALS ) Budget Office, which is a division of the CALS Business Operations unit ( CBO ). The Budget Office is managed by the Director of Budgets and Planning and reports to the Assistant Dean for Business Operations. This position reports directly to one of the CALS Budget Consultants. The budget & planning team has responsibility for fiscal financial controls and management including budget and cash management for the entire College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( CALS ). This unit provides oversight and fiscal monitoring for all funds (state/federal capacity/contract & grants/trusts/foundation). Additionally, the unit works with Administration, Department Heads, Faculty, University, State, and Federal offices to manage the College’s fiscal affairs. 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. The Budget Specialist provides budgetary and accounting support to the assigned departments and units within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. An essential component of this role is building strong relationships across CALS , within the College Business Office ( CBO ), and with university partners. In this role you will be involved in reviewing financial activities across various funding sources, including state, federal, trust and grants, while ensuring compliance with relevant policies. Assist the Budget Consultant with budget, revenue and expense journal entries Track State and Federal projects to ensure budgets are fully utilized or maintain a positive balance by year-end Ensure correct phase numbers and account codes are used; identify and correct errors in revenue and expenditure transactions through journal vouchers Regularly monitor cash balances for specific funding types and process necessary journal entries Create and review Service Center Use Rates, eStore accounts, and Testing Service Agreements Update and prepare monthly financial reports for CALS departments and centers Manage and report on various fiscal programs, including Academic Programs, Centers, Ag Institute, Extension and Research. Complete monthly and year-end procedures in line with state and federal guidelines You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. 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. Other Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. 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 equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Other Required Qualifications Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to and work in a flexible/hybrid working environment. Ability to set priorities and work independently. Preferred Qualifications Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and Word. Five years of higher education experience in finance and/or budgeting. In-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and university accounting processes. Strong understanding of the complex rules that govern Federal capacity and State appropriated funds. Advanced working knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles. Required License(s) or Certification(s) n/a Valid NC Driver's License required Valid NC Driver's License required Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required Commercial Driver's License required Commercial Driver's License required No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 09/17/2024 Position Number 00041861 Position Type Exempt Professional Staff Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Department ID 110305 - CALS Business Office EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io . Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC 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. Supplemental Questions * How did you learn of this opportunity? NCSU Website NCSU Executive Search Services Monster.com CareerBuilder.com InsideHigherEd.com Other Online Job Board Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide Job / Career Fair The Chronicle of Higher Education HERC Professional Journal Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical) Professional Organization Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter NCSU Employee Referral Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other) Other If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have, or will you have by the date of hire, a Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or an Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience? Yes No * Do you have at least five years of higher education experience in finance and/or budgeting and/or HR? Yes No * Do you have strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and university accounting processes? Yes No * Please describe your financial/accounting experience. If none, simply enter "N/A" or "No financial/accounting experience". (Open Ended Question)

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