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NCSSM and the Business Office foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at
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Description of Duties:
After the initial training period, this position will have remote work options and work/life flexibility.
Position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance and is responsible for Monitoring and preparing financial records for the business office which includes the foundation. This position is responsible for the following tasks:
Preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for the foundation board of directors
Reviewing monthly financial reports for accuracy and completeness
Modifying procedures based on changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA), Financial Account Standards Board (GASB), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Reviewing and approving accounts payable and travel requests
Managing and modifying accounting systems which includes adding accounts, creating approval rules, and creating reports
Processing of journal entries into the General Ledger using The North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS) and Blackbaud
Assisting with year end and audit preparation
Overseeing and assisting with tax payments and filings for the foundation
Financial analysis and planning
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to independently manage well-defined business functions for a department unit or an organization.
Ability to apply established policies and procedures related to business practices and internal control procedures.
Ability to implement business practices and procedures that support the strategic goals of the organization.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.
Ability to manage a team of staff accounting technicians.
Please visit https://www.ncssm.edu/hr/careers/durham for more information.