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UTS - Temporary Research Financial Administrator at NC State

North Carolina State University

$28.00/hourly

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Mar 12, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG194992TM
Position Number	48SM56
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	This temporary position will support the administration and financial management of sponsored research projects. This temp role will focus on account reconciliation, faculty engagement, and the overall management of sponsored project portfolios. The ideal candidate will have experience in research administration, as well as skills in processing P-card transactions, voucher payments, and managing marketplace orders and purchase requisitions.
Is Time Limited	Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length	up to 11 months

Department Information

Job City & State	Raleigh, NC
Department

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Service Maintenance
Working Title	UTS - Temporary Research Financial Administrator at NC State

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, Hybrid with on campus presence 2 days a week
Other Work/Responsibilities	Reconcile accounts for sponsored research projects to ensure accurate financial management and reporting. Meet with faculty to discuss account status, address questions, and provide support on managing their project portfolios. Monitor and manage sponsored project budgets, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies. Process P-card transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing. Handle voucher payments, marketplace orders, and purchase requisitions for project-related expenditures. Collaborate with internal teams, including finance and procurement, to ensure smooth workflow and issue resolution. Provide assistance with financial reporting and audit preparation as needed.
Minimum Experience/Education	1-5 years of research administration experience
Department Required Skills	Financial Reconciliation: Ability to reconcile accounts, review financial statements, and ensure accuracy in financial records. P-Card and Procurement Systems: Proficiency in processing procurement card (P-card) transactions, purchase requisitions, and voucher payments. Verbal & Written Communication: Strong written skills for reporting, documenting processes, and communicating with faculty and stakeholders. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reconciliation, reporting, and compliance monitoring. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify discrepancies or issues and resolve them promptly, ensuring smooth operations. Ability to interpret, apply, and explain policies and regulations of funding agencies. Knowledge of accounting principles and their application in regard to the management of grants. Use Excel to create and update spreadsheets and use of formulas to maintain accurate balances. PeopleSoft HR (or similar systems) for Time & Labor functions, salary re-distributions, summer salary, salary release, etc. Critical thinking skills
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	1-5 years of research administration experience
Required License or Certification	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$28.00/hourly

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	03/12/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/216022

AA/EEO

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