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University of Houston is hiring an Accountant (I, II, III) for the Office of Contracts and Grants within the Division of Research. The role involves recording, analyzing, and reporting financial data based on established guidelines, preparing various financial statements and reports, and auditing financial documents. Responsibilities also include monitoring operational cash advances and possibly maintaining student billing system accounting functions.

Highlights

Recording, analysis, and reporting of financial data
Preparation of monthly account reconciliations and financial reports
Audit and process financial documents
Monitoring operational cash advances
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Salary range: $49,400 - $74,300
Bachelor's degree required
Varied experience levels: Accountant I (0 years), Accountant II (1 year), Accountant III (3 years)

Accountant (I, II, III) Broadband Posting Full Description

| Department: Office of Contracts & Grants
| Salary: $49,400 - $74,300
| Description: The Office of Contracts and Grants within the Division of Research will be hiring an Accountant I, II, or III.

Performs professional accounting work involving the recording, analysis and reporting of financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state, university and NACUBO guidelines.

1. Assembles data from books of original entry and central control records.
2. Prepares monthly account reconciliations, biweekly cash transfers, and other financial statements and reports pertaining to departmental or university activities.
3. Audits and processes purchase, cash receipt, and disbursement documents in accordance with disbursing rules and regulations.
4. Monitors status and use of short-term operational cash advances and advises management of status.
5. May maintain student billing system accounting function and create and correct transcode errors. Reviews financial reports and clears "suspended transactions."
6. Reviews central accounts and fund groups for propriety of entries and investigates overdrafts.
7. May prepare or assist in the preparation of year-end government reports and annual financial reports.
8. Performs other job-related duties as needed.

MQ: "Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required. "

Additional Job Posting Information:
Accountant I: Bachelor's and 0 years of experience.
Accountant II: Bachelors and 1 year experience.
Accountant III: Bachelor's and 3 years of experience.
| All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.

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Accountant (I, II, III) Broadband Posting

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