Part-Time Accountant II

• The Accountant II will assist with the accounting and financial administration of Rice’s Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) programs, grants and projects to meet business objectives.
• Under general supervision, Accountant II performs accounting functions (expenditure reconciliations, reporting, monitoring accounts, etc.) using basic accounting principles and theories.
• Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Analyzes general accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level.
• Collects data and performs research on details of transactions.
• Generates, reviews, analyzes and communicates financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets.
• Prepares and presents quantitative and qualitative analyses focusing on variances from budget and prior data.
• Maintains and reviews accounting process controls; recommends and implements any approved modifications; performs preliminary analysis and recommends solutions.
• Produces and analyzes moderately complex financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepares basic management information reports.
• May act as a lead and provide direction and training to less experienced accounting staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree
• In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
• Two or more (2+) years of related experience
• In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• Advanced Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and accounting principles
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of accounting principles and systems, with a strong ability to analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive reports. Capable of leading and training less experienced staff while ensuring compliance with accounting processes and controls.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Accounting Principles
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Systems
• Data Analysis

• Expenditure Reconciliation
• Ledger Maintenance
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Quantitative Analysis
• Variance Analysis

• Communication
• Leadership
• Training

• Financial Administration
• Gulf Coast Consortia
• Budget Monitoring
• Accounting Process Controls

• Spreadsheet Software
• Database Software
• Word Processing Software