Accounting Technician

Durham, North Carolina  | 
Durham County

Join Team NCSSM at the #1 rated Best Public High School in America for 2025

Description of Duties:

After the initial training period, this position will have remote work options and work/life flexibility.

The primary purpose of this position is to monitor the day to day financial transactions and accounts of a $4 million dollar plus budget that occur across a variety of funding sources related to the foundation: provide a spectrum of accounting principles including, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, month-end and year-end closings, balancing cash, bank statement reconciliations, maintenance of fixed assets, assisting with the annual audit, providing excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, and other duties as assigned. This position is responsible for all major accounting functions, applying accounting principles and practices to a variety of tasks, budgeting, and other fiscal functions, including but not limited to reconciliations of accounting reports, examination of various financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines.  This position advises and assists staff and faculty on all issues related to NCSSM Foundation accounting policies and procedures.

General Duties:

- Process and approve all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions

  • Reconcile general ledger and subledger accounts monthly. 
  • Review and Process monthly procurement card transactions. 
  • Process and track transactions related to the Endowment.
  • Plan, manage, coordinate, implement, and prepare year end closing reporting and adjustments.
  • Perform cash analysis and update fiscal and budget projections.
  • Serve as a resource to departments for questions related to the foundation accounting.
  • Prepare general ledger entries.
  • Maintain records and files.
  • Maintain and process sales tax reimbursement, fixed assets letters to the school, and purchase orders.
  • Audit and process travel reimbursement.
  • Verify and examine appropriateness of expenditures in accordance with applicable School, State, Federal and agency guidelines.
  • Identify risk and adverse issues generated in expense activities, present appropriate issues and recommend solutions to management.
  • Review budget to actual reports - research any questionable balances and transaction variances.
  • Monitor revenues and expenditures to ensure sound fiscal control.
  • Ensure foundation policies and procedures are followed and budgets are appropriately spent and balanced.
  • Monitor and manage financial accounts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations and/or program laws and regulation.
  • Provide required training to employees on foundation systems when needed. 

Please visit https://www.ncssm.edu/human-resources/career-opportunities/durham-careers for more information. 

Salary and Benefits

Team NCSSM Benefits

Free On-campus Parking

Vacation: SHRA employees earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service.  Leave is earned monthly.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year. Leave is earned monthly. 

Additional Leave: Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, Personal Observance Day, Extended Illness, Short/Long Term Disability, Family Illness Leave, Military Leave, Community Service Leave, Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.

Holidays: 12 days per year

Benefits: The University Systemoffers eligible employees a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to University-provided group life insurance, various retirement savings options, group health plan coverage, dental, vision, critical illness, cancer, flexible spending accounts, accident, disability coverage, educational assistance, and more. These programs can help employees achieve retirement savings and career goals, as well as assistance with meeting everyday health and educational needs. The benefits programs are designed for employees to tailor a benefits package that best meets their needs. 

Health Insurance: Employee only coverage under the State Health Plan (PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction.

Retirement: Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option (1) Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option (2) The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program, you are automatically covered for short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).

Supplemental Retirement Plans:Supplemental retirement plans provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals.  Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions.

Tuition Waiver: Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees.

State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed. Contact theSECU Credit Unionfor information.

Community Service: 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option – 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school.

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium - other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.