Accountant 1 - (496515

Department: Payroll Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description
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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.

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

Career Ladder Levels:
Sr Accountant // Accountant 2 // Accountant 1

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.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.