Accountant 1

Department : GeneralAccounting Salary : Commensurate withExperience/Education Description : Performs professional accounting work involving the recording,analysis and reporting of financial data in accordance withgenerally accepted accounting principles and federal, state,university and NACUBO guidelines. 1. Assembles data from books of original entry and centralcontrol records. 2. Prepares monthly account reconciliations, biweekly cashtransfers, and other financial statements and reports pertaining todepartmental or university activities. 3. Audits and processes purchase, cash receipt, and disbursementdocuments in accordance with disbursing rules and regulations. 4. Monitors status and use of short-term operational cashadvances and advises management of status. 5. May maintain student billing system accounting function andcreate and correct transcode errors. Reviews financial reports andclears "suspended transactions." 6. Reviews central accounts and fund groups for propriety ofentries and investigates overdrafts. 7. May prepare or assist in the preparation of year-endgovernment reports and annual financial reports. 8. Performs other job-related duties as needed. MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical andpractical aspects of an analytical, technical or professionaldiscipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professionaldiscipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtainedthrough a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a collegeor university or an equivalent in-depth specialized trainingprogram that is directly related to the type of work beingperformed. No experience is required. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related. Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite Excellent communication skills, knowledge of accounting cycle,detail oriented Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, 3 professional references Experience will be considered in lieu ofeducation. All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr