Budget Assistant

North Carolina A&T State University • Greensboro, NC

409d • $46,763 - $50,000

About The Position

The Budget Assistant at North Carolina A&T State University plays a crucial role in managing the day-to-day business functions associated with the Agricultural Research program, which has an operating budget of approximately $18 million. This position involves reviewing and approving expenditure requests, posting financial transactions, and reconciling expenditures to the university's accounting system, ensuring compliance with federal and state funding regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area.
• At least three years of experience related to the fiscal management of federal and state funds.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with various business systems such as Banner, e-Procurement, and Chrome River.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ellucian Business systems.
• Strong business grammar skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve expenditure requests for payroll, travel, equipment, supplies, and services.
• Post financial transactions to an extensive Excel ledger for over 30 research projects.
• Reconcile expenditures to the University's accounting system.
• Manage purchasing and accounting functions for the Agricultural Research program.
• Use various technologies to monitor procurement and maintain records related to expenditures.
• Analyze data for accuracy to identify and solve problems.
• Provide quarterly expense reports to Principal Investigators (PIs).
• Communicate effectively with PIs and other departments regarding fiscal grant management.

Benefits

• 457(b) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) plan
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree