Accountant- Finance and Analytics Officer

NC Central University

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), 403(b)

United States, North Carolina, Durham

1801 Fayetteville Street (Show on map)

Mar 20, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title	Accountant II
Working Title	Accountant- Finance and Analytics Officer
Position Number	600428
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track	No
FTE	1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range	The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
EEO-1 Category	Professionals
SOC Code	13-2011 - Accountants and Auditors

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!	Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The Academic Resource Management Office ( ARMO) operates within the Office of Academic Affairs and supports the Provost. ARMO facilitates effective stewardship of resources by providing leadership and support to enhance administrative and fiscal operations in all areas of Academic Affairs. ARMO develops a comprehensive divisional budget and personnel model to provide integrated resource planning and analysis, and ensuring data capabilities that supports leadership decision-making and reporting requirements with strategic objectives of the division and University. The office works in close coordination with campus partners to guide, refine, and interpret major policies and process areas that have significant impact on the division to promote student success, efficiency, accountability, and appropriate cost and procedural controls.
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 primary duties of this position is related to the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of fiscal and business processes, including budget reconciliation, expenditure and budget transfers, department spending and purchasing activity reconciliation. The Finance and Analytics Officer serves as a source of procedural knowledge; therefore, problem-solving and strong attention to detail are essential to this role. In addition, the ability to communicate effectively, to be flexible, and exhibit a positive and professional attitude directly contributes to the success of the entire team.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The successful candidate must possess: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field and advanced knowledge of standard accounting principles, budget preparation, and business practices required. Minimum of five years as a budget officer or analyst or an equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge of sound fiscal management policies, systemic internal controls, finance and business acumen. Demonstrated financial management, budgeting and accounting experience and skill. Experience with Banner and Finance modules, demonstrated experience with automated financial systems; Advanced, demonstrated knowledge and experience with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint required. Logical and critical thinking, analysis, strong communication skills - both oral and written, creativity, problem solving, and organizational skills are essential to proper performance in this position. This position has a great deal of face-to-face contact and therefore it is essential that a positive, team player attitude be shown at all times. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others; relate effectively to peoples of varied academic, cultural and socioeconomic background using tact, diplomacy and courtesy. The ability to work well under stress and deadlines and manage multiple diverse functions simultaneously is also required.
Minimum Education/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.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer	North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function

Financial Monitoring & Analysis

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Works with the Associate Provost for Academic Budget and Personnel to develop, implement and verify standard financial and operational practices and structures that are aligned with the University, and external best business standards.
Leads the reconciliation process of the Academic Resources Management Office (ARMO). Monitors and tracks department spending (i.e. using Banner and spreadsheets, etc.) and notifies Budget/Business Officers of potential deficits before they occur. Runs routine reports and queries related to the budget and expenditures. Prepares routine fiscal and budget related reports.
Prepares and presents monthly, quarterly, as well as adhoc reports, to track program expenditures as well as revenue across the division; and to analyze budget versus actual reporting for both revenue and expenditures.
Performs and present trend analysis and forecasting of major revenue and expense areas to allow for more efficient financial and programmatic decision-making by identifying potential shortfalls.
Approves requisitions, journals, travel and business expense reports, and other financial accounting transactions for the unit. Identify and investigate erroneous charges or journal entry errors in Banner in an effort to correct any discrepancies and allow for appropriate funds.
Verifies and approves invoices for payment, and reconciles purchasing transactions (invoices, PO's etc.) while complying with state and federal guidelines. Resolves vendor billing problems.
Review and monitor travel requests, paying attention to coding, budget details, expenditures and activities to ensure compliance with local and state regulations, policies and procedures; assist in the development and maintenance of the internal travel procedures.
Assists the Associate Provost with day to day fiscal operations, yearly or mid-year budget planning process by providing fiscal information.
Other duties as assigned.

Function

Budget Management

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Plan, organize, coordinate and the division budget development process; develop and implement timeline, schedule, procedures and format related to budget preparation and maintenance; advise the division senior leadership of budgetary issues and concerns.
Manage all Division operational budget allocations and generate operational budget allocations for each department.
Assist departments with preparing their operational budgets, providing consultation and instruction on preparing budget submissions, attending budget hearings, performing follow up functions to ensure the departments adhere to the hearing action items, and compiling the final fiscal budget for submission to the University Budget Office; as well as on-going monitoring of budgetary compliance.

Function

Data/Information Analysis/Management

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Assist in developing and administering the Academic Affairs operational budget models as necessary to support funding allocation. Review actual performance against budgeted performance and prepare reports explaining budget deviations for use by division senior leadership, as well as quarterly, annual and other periodic financial reports requested.
Analyze financial performance and trends for individual organizational units in order to determine their financial resource capability in the context of implementing programs; as well as providing detailed analysis of findings with recommendations for corrective actions.
Create detailed financial reports that on a regular basis are to be presented to the division senior leadership and other University departments as requested.

Function

Strategic Planning

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Coordinate the creation, analysis, and compilation of the Division and all reporting departments Strategic Business Plans.
Clarify campus Strategic Business Plan capital and operational requests.
Prepare division report for each personnel and operational fund reflecting each department's strategic business plan financial request.
Author Business Office assessment plans when needed and collect results.
Attend strategic planning meetings and keep spreadsheet of all initiatives so they can be implemented in the budget process.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA03189P
Open Date	03/18/2025
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants	Pre-Employment Requirements: You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment. North Carolina Central 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. Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Community Service Leave NC State - Health Benefits NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 11-12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more.