Compliance and Systems Accountant

North Carolina State University

$78,000 - $80,000

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Mar 22, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194012EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Compliance and Systems Accountant
Anticipated Hiring Range	$78,000 - $80,000
Work Schedule	M-F 8:00AM to 5:00PM; This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Office of Contracts and Grants
About the Department	The Office of Contracts and Grants oversees post-award administration for NC State University. Contracts and Grants staff supports department and college Research Administrators, faculty, and staff by managing the cornerstones of Post-Award Administration including: project ID setup, deposits, invoicing, letter of credit draws, accounts receivable, financial reports to sponsors, new award/attribute review, audit coordination, prior approval request approvals, regulatory checklists, effort reporting and general compliance oversight.
Essential Job Duties	Are you a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys problem-solving, system administration, and ensuring financial compliance? As the Compliance & Systems Accountant, you'll play a vital role in managing payroll redistribution and effort reporting ( TEARS), working closely with campus partners to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Reporting to the Assistant Director, you'll be the go-to expert for resolving system issues, analyzing payroll data, and providing training to university staff. What You'll Do: Ensure Compliance & Financial Accuracy: Review and approve payroll redistributions, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and institutional policies. Maintain financial integrity by analyzing cost-sharing reports, effort certifications, and payroll variance data. Support audits by preparing and reviewing documentation, justifications, and reconciliation reports. Manage Systems & Solve Technical Issues: Partner with EAS Systems Programmers to troubleshoot payroll redistribution and TEARS system issues. Conduct system testing for upgrades and enhancements to improve efficiency and compliance. Monitor labor distributions, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions. Train & Support Campus Stakeholders: Develop and deliver training on payroll redistributions, effort reporting, and related financial processes. Provide guidance on Graduate Student Health Insurance (GSHI) and tuition cost transfers. Keep campus partners informed of system updates, regulatory changes, and best practices. Cross-train internal staff to ensure a strong understanding of payroll compliance and system processes. Why You'll Love This Role: This is more than just a numbers job-it's about making a real impact. You'll be the key link between finance, compliance, and technology, helping ensure the university's financial systems run smoothly. If you're someone who enjoys digging into data, solving complex system issues, and sharing your expertise with others, this is the perfect opportunity to put your skills to work. 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 ( https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
Other Responsibilities

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	Experience with and the ability to understand, interpret and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Attention to detail. Ability to work under deadlines in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with multiple and conflicting priorities. A working knowledge of effort reporting and cost allowability.
Preferred Qualifications	Working knowledge of Office of Management and Budget Circulars, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), including the Uniform Guidance, and contract and grant terms and conditions. The ability to understand, analyze and calculate payroll redistributions, GSHI, tuition and cost-share. The ability to analyze and identify any problems of a technical nature during testing and production and work with EAS to resolve. The ability to understand and communicate problems to EAS and to communicate the resolutions to campus and co-workers. Understanding of how to perform calculations related to cost share and redistributions, and the ability to communicate related information effectively. Ability to interpret and operate under the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) integrated framework for internal controls for proper audit mitigation
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	03/21/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	In addition to your application please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least five professional references, two of which must be a current or former manager or supervisor.

Position Details

Position Number	00044017
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	498001 - Office of Contracts and Grants
AA/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 919-515-3148 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 (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. 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.