Accountant

North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinary scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.

Located on 180 acres near downtown Raleigh, the College encompasses 20 buildings on the main Centennial Biomedical Campus. Instruction is in three departments-Clinical Sciences, Molecular Biomedical Sciences, and Population Health Pathobiology. In addition to the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, there are programs leading to master and doctoral degrees in several areas with numerous opportunities for specialization.

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The Department of Clinical Sciences (DoCS) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to serve as a trusted financial partner to faculty, staff, and departmental leadership. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of funding sources, support groundbreaking research and academic programs, and contribute to the financial success of one of the nation's leading veterinary colleges.

As a key member of the department, you will provide financial analysis, budget management, and operational support across state, discretionary, foundation, gift, grant, and service center funds. The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, building strong working relationships, and helping others navigate complex financial processes while ensuring compliance with university, state, and sponsor requirements.

Key responsibilities fall within the following functional areas, where you will apply problem-solving skills, build strong working relationships, and support others in navigating complex financial processes while ensuring compliance with university, state, and sponsor requirements.

If you want to become a trusted financial partner in a dynamic academic environment, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with faculty, researchers, clinicians, and administrators in support of teaching, clinical service, and research that advances animal and human health. You'll play a key role in the department's success through strong financial management, compliance, and responsive customer service. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and supporting meaningful work in higher education, we encourage you to apply.

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department's operations.

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.

* Thorough knowledge of accounting and budgetary principles, practices, and procedures.
* Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare accurate reports.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
* Proficiency with the university financial system: Wolfpack Reporting System ( WRS), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.)
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators.

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related business field.
* Experience working in a hospital, medical school, clinical research site, or veterinary practice
* Experience building and monitoring complex departmental budgets and analyzing variances.

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