What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst (Cash Operations) position at Western Carolina University?
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 Controller’s 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:
This position serves as a financial operations professional responsible for supporting a broad range of accounting and operational functions within the Controller’s 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.
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.
- Bachelor’s 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
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Posting Text
Open Date
06/30/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
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.
Benefits:
Retirement Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Dental Insurance