Senior Accountant

Salary: $65,120.00 Annually
Location : Kimbrell Campus, 7220 Wilkinson Boulevard, Belmont, NC
Job Type: Full-Time Regular Staff
Job Number: 2022-00743
Division: Finance and Operations
Department: Accounting Services
Opening Date: 07/22/2026

SUMMARY
Open until filled-

The Senior Accountant provides performance of the financial functions of the Textile Technology Center (TTC) and Kimbrell Fiber Innovation Center (KFIC).

This role ensures sound financial management, financial compliance, across a portfolio that includes federal grants, industry-sponsored projects, and testing services. The Senior Accountant serves as the primary liaison to Vice-President of Fiber Innovation and Facility Development and the Executive Director of Textile Technology Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

1. Perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, billing, with the assistance of administrative staff.
2. Assist with the development of, monitor, and manage operating, project, and grant budgets.
3. Provide financial reporting and analysis.
4. Ensure accurate accounting, reconciliations, and audit-ready records.

Customer Billing & Revenue

1. Oversee customer accounts, invoicing, collections, and revenue tracking.
2. Oversee customer set-up and registration into customer systems where applicable.
3. Support pricing, cost estimation, and fee-for-service operations.
4. Assist with collections of outstanding bills.

Grants & Compliance

1. Ensure financial compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and sponsor requirements.
2. Support proposal budgeting, reporting, and audit activities.

Procurement & Contracts

1. Work with the College Procurement staff to perform purchasing, vendor management within the financial system, and facilitate contract administration.
2. Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal contract and procurement regulations.

Stakeholder Support

1. Collaborate with leadership, faculty, industry partners, and customers.
2. Work collaboratively and closely with administrative assistants to complete financial and operational tasks.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of experience in financial management, business operations, or grants administration.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and billing processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education, research, or federally funded programs.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Experience with Department of Defense, NSF, or similar programs.
• Professional certifications (CPA, CGFM, PMP).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Generally, works in a traditional climate-controlled office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods.
• Some walking, standing, and bending, with the ability to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds required.
• Work environment can be stressful at times in dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.
• In addition to regular office hours, position sometimes requires hours beyond the normal workday.

Gaston College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our regular** employees.

• State Health Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Disability Benefits, Long- and Short-Term
• Longevity Pay
• State Employees' Credit Union Eligibility
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Child/Student Involvement, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Advancement Compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

**Please note: Temporary (part-time) employees do not earn benefits.
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Have you reviewed the job posting, including the salary, for this position?

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Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college? (Required)

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Do you have at least five years of experience in financial management, business operations, or grants administration and experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and billing processes? (Required)

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Have you reviewed the Physical Requirements for this position and are you able to perform them?

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In addition to regular office hours, are you able to sometimes work overtime and/or evening hours as required by the position?

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