Accounting Technician

The Department of Forest Biomaterials has responsibilities for teaching, research and extension activities. It awards undergraduate degrees in Paper Science and Engineering, and Sustainable Materials and Technology; and distance Masters, MS, and PhD degrees in Forest Biomaterials. The Department of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University is a full-service ecosystem advancing the future of biomaterials from educating future leaders to supporting industry and government research. It is part of the College of Natural Resources ( CNR), where "the planet is our classroom," and is also affiliated with the College of Engineering. CNR has a compelling 90+ year history of creating value at the intersection between the natural and built environments, and is a tight-knit community of passionate and caring people dedicated to improving the environments and communities in which we live, work, learn, and play. It is located on Central Campus, which is within walking distance to the Carmichael Gymnasium and Talley Student Center. NC State is located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, which U.S. News and World Report named as the second best U.S. city to live in. NC State is a leading land-grant public research university and is recognized as one of the best employers in the state. It has world-class library facilities, and its own High Performance Computing Center. NC State's award-winning Centennial Campus is a short jaunt from Central campus, and contains more than 60 companies, government agencies, and non- profits intermingled with a variety of university research and academic units.

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The Department of Forest Biomaterials is seeking an Accounting Technician to provide financial, accounting, and business support that helps keep departmental operations running smoothly. Reporting to the Department Business Officer, this role partners closely with faculty, staff, the College Business Office, the College Post-Award Office, and other campus colleagues to support accurate financial management, timely processing of transactions, and effective stewardship of multiple funding sources.

In this role, you'll work in a dynamic, detail-oriented environment where your work directly supports research, teaching, and outreach activities across the department. You'll balance routine financial processes with time-sensitive needs, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, and help ensure that financial operations stay accurate, organized, and on track with established guidelines and deadlines.

Key responsibilities include:

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems behind the scenes, and being a trusted resource that helps others stay organized and supported, we encourage you to apply.

High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

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