Job No. 158078
- Job Title:
- Budget Specialist
- Employer:
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
- Location:
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Raleigh , NC
- Posting Date:
- 24-Mar-2026
- Description:
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About the Department
This position is located within the NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Budget Office, which is a division of the CALS Business Operations unit (CBO). The Budget Office is managed by the Director of Budgets and Planning and reports to the Assistant Dean for Business Operations. This position reports directly to one of the CALS Budget Consultants. The budget & planning team has responsibility for fiscal and financial controls and management, including budget and cash management for the entire College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). This unit provides oversight and fiscal monitoring for all funds (state/federal capacity/contract & grants/trusts/foundation). Additionally, the unit works with Administration, Department Heads, Faculty, University, State, and Federal offices to manage the College’s fiscal affairs.
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Essential Job Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to provide budgetary and accounting support to the assigned departments and units within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. You will be an integral part of the team, handling for a variety of financial and business-related duties within the areas of accounting, budgeting, and auditing in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). You will get to exposure to multiple funding sources such as state, federal, F&A, receipts, trusts, contract & grants, gifts, foundations. Your comprehensive knowledge of state, federal, college, University, and UNC-General Administration policy and procedures will ensure compliance is met. Reporting to and supporting the Budget Consultant position, key task related responsibilities include processing journal entries, financial reporting preparation, revenue, expense, and payroll auditing, ad hoc reporting, and other duties as assigned.
Other Key Responsibilities are as follows:
Budget management, innovation, and compliance
Utilize innovative budget strategies that optimize resource allocation and drive the College’s financial success.
Prepare information for budget planning and analysis initiatives for strategic decision-making by College leadership.
Play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of CALS, influencing outcomes across complex funding sources, including state, federal capacity funding, auxiliary, and endowment funds.
Manage entry of critical budget transactions.
Drive compliance with federal, state, and University regulations, ensuring the College’s financial integrity while identifying opportunities for cost control and revenue enhancement.
Relationships with college and university units
Foster collaborative relationships with Department Heads, Associate Deans, and Directors, and unit staff to provide accurate and timely information.
Work as a collaborative partner with the budget team.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on CALS by supporting strategic budget decisions, ensuring compliance, and helping shape the College’s financial future. If you are someone who enjoys working with numbers, collaborating across teams, and contributing to the financial success of a dynamic academic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Other Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Education and 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.
Other Required Qualifications
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to adapt to and work in a flexible/hybrid working environment.
Ability to set priorities and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
Five years of higher education experience in finance and/or budgeting.
In-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and university accounting processes.
Strong understanding of the complex rules that govern Federal capacity and State appropriated funds.
Advanced working knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles.
- Contact information:
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh
- Raleigh, NC 27695
- United States
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