Accounting Specialist

Insight Global is seeking a Business Officer / Budget & Accounting Specialist for a top higher education client. This individual will join a highly collaborative team responsible for managing budgeting, procurement, purchasing, and financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in budget reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable, and financial compliance, while also possessing the ability to quickly learn university-specific systems and processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to be onboarded through a contract-to-hire model, allowing both the candidate and organization to ensure a strong long-term fit. The position will play a critical role in supporting growing budget needs, maintaining financial accuracy, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to ensure effective fiscal management.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience with budgeting, payments, and account reconciliation in a higher education, clinical, or non-profit setting

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

• Experience managing budgets and budget reconciliation

• Understanding of procurement processes and purchasing procedures

• Knowledge of appropriate fund allocation and account charging procedures

• Strong ability to learn new systems and processes quickly

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Higher education experience

• Experience working within the UNC system

• Experience with Banner

• Experience with WebFOCUS

• Experience with Cayuse

• Exposure to grants administration and research funding

• Previous Business Officer experience

• Experience handling P-Cards, ordering, and expense tracking

• Knowledge of state-funded budget guidelines and compliance requirements