Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | University of Houston

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at the University of Houston, an educational institution located in Houston, TX. This position is vital for maintaining the university’s financial integrity by performing professional accounting tasks. The role ensures all financial data is accurately recorded, analyzed, and reported in compliance with all relevant accounting principles and institutional guidelines.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Houston, TX
• Pay: $49400–$64600 yearly
• Team: General Accounting department
• Mission: To perform professional accounting work, ensuring accurate financial data recording, analysis, and reporting in compliance with established guidelines.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Assembly: Assemble financial data from books of original entry and central control records.
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare monthly account reconciliations, biweekly cash transfers, and other financial statements.
• Document Processing: Audit and process purchase, cash receipt, and disbursement documents according to rules and regulations.
• Cash Advance Monitoring: Monitor the status and use of short-term operational cash advances and advise management.
• Account Review: Review central accounts and fund groups for propriety of entries, investigate overdrafts, and clear suspended transactions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in an analytical, technical, or professional discipline, or equivalent specialized training directly related to accounting work.
• Experience: 0-1 year of experience in accounting, with 0 years required for Accountant I and 1 year required for Accountant II.
• Skills: Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); knowledge of federal, state, university, and NACUBO guidelines; ability to perform financial data analysis, prepare financial reports, and audit financial documents.