UTS - Temporary Accountant at NC State
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Department: 480501 - UHR Temporary Services
Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
The primary purpose of this position is to support daily procurement and financial operations by processing requisitions and purchase orders, managing invoice payments, tracking DCSA fees and billing activity, and resolving payment or purchasing issues in a timely and accurate manner. This role helps ensure efficient financial processing, strong recordkeeping, and consistent operational support across departmental purchasing activities.
This is a hybrid position, one remote day per week.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
Other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications:
+ Experience processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
+ Basic knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes.
+ Experience reviewing contracts or supporting contract administration activities.
+ Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
+ Attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
+ Strong organizational and time management skills.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
+ Ability to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and software systems.
+ Ability to exercise professionalism, sound judgment, and professional skepticism when reviewing financial or procurement-related information.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and relevant work experience.
+ Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or accounts payable operations in a professional environment.
+ Experience reviewing contracts, invoices, and financial documentation for accuracy and compliance.
+ Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to evaluate the “why” behind procedures to support sound decision-making.
+ Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
+ High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial and administrative tasks.
+ Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
+ Demonstrated adaptability and comfort learning new systems, technologies, and organizational processes.
Required license or certification:
N/A
Position Number: 48SM65
AA/EEO Statement:
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