Accountant I

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Salary Range: $47,731/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY 

The Accountant II prepares and processes financial documents and reporting. Compares and reconciles monthly transactions and other financial activities, researches, and responds to inquiries.

DUTIES 

• Compiles, analyzes, researches, reconciles, and reports on ledger activities for assigned areas
• Researches and responds to inquiries from students and other departments and provides information to aid with problem resolution
• Researches and creates regular and correcting journal entries and deposits; Prepares for monthly and year-end functions
• Generates regularly scheduled reports and submits as required to UHS/BOR, state or federal agencies
• Performs research and collects data for annual reports, including preparation of supporting schedules
• Participates in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and testing the Finance, Student, and other appropriate systems; responsible for the departmental website
• Performs financial tasks related to the specific department

MARGINAL DUTIES 

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of GAAP to include current issues and accepted practices in higher education accounting

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and in PeopleSoft

Abilities:

• Ability to be approved for UHS Finance System Access
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

EEO/AA

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Delinquent Account/Collection experience
• PeopleSoft Campus Solutions experience
  
• Data/Financial Analysis experience
• Experience with State Comptroller

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.