Accounting Analyst (Cash Operations) – 002232

Western Carolina University

Department:
Controller

About WCU:
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year.
Including:
2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
2024 –
Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400
employers across all industries.
2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in
North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems
westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy
and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on
the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include
employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also
available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the
constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a
discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts,
12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at
least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental
leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs,
certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary:
The
primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina
Human Resources Act (EHRA).

This position serves as a financial operations professional responsible for
supporting a broad range of accounting and operational functions within the Controllers Office. The role ensures the accurate and timely
processing of financial transactions, including cash disbursements, journal entries, and related accounting activities, in accordance with
university policies, state regulations, and established internal controls.

The position is responsible for performing account
reconciliations, preparing and reporting North Carolina Sales and Use Tax, maintaining financial records and documentation, and supporting
the integrity of financial data across systems. In addition, the role contributes to financial reporting and analysis, assists with system
enhancements and process improvements, and supports the implementation of automated solutions related to financial operations.

This
position regularly collaborates with campus departments and external stakeholders to address inquiries, resolve transaction issues, and
provide guidance on financial procedures, ensuring consistent, compliant, and efficient business practices.

Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of standard financial operations, including cash disbursements, journal
  entries, account reconciliation, and financial record keeping in a structured environment.
• Understanding of applicable state,
  institutional, and audit requirements, including internal controls and reporting obligations related to financial transactions (e.g., sales
  and use tax).
• Ability to review, reconcile, and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies, ensure accuracy, and support
  timely resolution of transactional issues.
• Ability to effectively utilize financial and reporting systems (e.g., Banner or similar
  ERP systems), as well as document management and workflow tools, to support accurate and efficient
  operations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, provide guidance on financial
  processes, and resolve inquiries in a timely and collaborative manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this
position:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need
  for employer sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
• Bachelors degree, or an equivalent combination of education
  and progressively responsible experience in financial operations, accounting, or a related area. Degree must be from an accredited
  institution.

Preferred Qualifications:
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three
professional references with complete contact information.

For questions or additional information please contact Morgan
Burnett at cmburnett@email.wcu.edu

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color;
ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic
information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations,
and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application
and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety
Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student
Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee,
NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime
statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university
policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/34386

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