Accounting Professional, Accountant Sr.

North Carolina School Of Science & Mathematics

Job Location:

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 88000 - 99000

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

North Carolina School of Science Math

Division

Chancellors Office

Job Classification Title

Accounting Professional Accountant Sr. (NS)

Position Number

Grade

FLATRATE

About Us

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) a constituent of the University of North Carolina System is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer our Residential high school program in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors our Online supplementary honors program and individual virtual daytime Connect courses in partnership with local high schools all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising fifth- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. Specializing in science technology engineering and math and embracing the fine arts and humanities NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980. For more information visit . 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 or national guard. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact us at .

Description of Work

*Please note: Position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date listed.

POSITION TYPE: Permanent 12-month EHRA Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) FLSA Exempt

NCSSM and the NCSSM Foundation foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.

Description of Duties:
This position serves as a key facilitator for the school providing resources and support to help the institution achieve its financial and organizational goals. This role is responsible for fostering foundation and administrative staff development by assisting administration in meeting faculty and staff budgetary addition the Controller oversees the management of revenue and expenses for all funding entities ensuring sound financial stewardship.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
*Foundation Accounting & Financial Systems: Manage the NCSSM Foundations accounting system to ensure accurate financial tracking regulatory compliance and informed organizational decision-making.

*Budgeting & Financial Forecasting: Lead the Foundations annual budgeting process support staff in budget development prepare revenue and expense forecasts and present the final budget to leadership and the Board.

*Financial Reporting & Analysis: Produce and interpret internal and external financial reports analyze spending trends and support leadership with forward-looking financial planning.

*Audit Endowment & Compliance Oversight: Coordinate the annual audit oversee endowment accounting and reporting and ensure compliance with IRS GAAP and donor requirements including 990 preparation support.

*Team Leadership & Grant Support: Supervise a team of three direct reports across accounting and gift processing functions manage daily financial operations and performance and provide financial oversight for grant budgets and reporting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $88000 - $99000

Hiring salary will be determined based on education experience equity budget and market considerations.

Management Preferences:

Financial & Nonprofit Accounting Expertise: Strong command of budgeting accounting principles nonprofit accounting practices and IRS regulations with the ability to analyze complex financial issues and recommend procedural improvements.
Leadership & Supervision: Proven ability to plan direct and supervise staff.
Policy & Judgment: Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment in interpreting applying and developing administrative and financial policies and procedures.
Relationship Management: Ability to build effective working relationships with senior leadership and board members to advance the mission of NCSSM and the Foundation.
Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of Blackbaud Raisers Edge NXT and Financial Edge with strong proficiency in Google Workspace Excel Word and PowerPoint.

Team NCSSM Benefits

NCSSM has been named the #1 Public High School in America for 2025 and 2026. Join our winning team!

NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being growth and work-life balance of our employees. Highlights include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental family medical and community service leave; and flexible work schedules where applicable. Leave is earned monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees and those working less than 12 months. Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP) supplemental retirement savings plans tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System and free access to on-site facilities like a gym library and cafeteria. Additional perks include life insurance disability coverage flexible spending accounts and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.

Please visit NCSSM Employee Benefits for more information.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies Work History and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S. final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please note: Only one application is accepted per candidate for each specific job posting.

If you have questions please email .

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field or equivalent plus 4-5 years accounting experience. At least two years of supervisory experience.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Tracy Lynn Fullgraf

Email:

Required Experience:

Senior IC

AgencyNorth Carolina School of Science MathDivisionChancellors OfficeJob Classification TitleAccounting Professional Accountant Sr. (NS)Position NumberGradeFLATRATEAbout UsNorth Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) a constituent of the University of North Carolina System is a world-cl...