Posting Details
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition
202300447S

Title
Accountant II

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 11. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf .
Occupational Category
Professional

Department
Associate Controller - Financial Reporting

Division
Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date
12/14/2023

Open Until Filled
Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a business-related field required from a four-year college. Three years of professional governmental or commercial accounting experience, or related experience. Master's degree in Business or Accounting or Certified Public Accountant certification could be considered in place of experience. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position

Performs accounting, administrative, and oversight for Sul Ross State University's (SRSU) restricted funds including, endowments and related spendable funds, indirect cost funds, and other donor funds.
Primary Responsibilities

Performs accounting, administrative, and oversight for Sul Ross State University's (SRSU) restricted funds. Prepares journal entries for investment income, expenses, and fair market value on a monthly basis. Calculates and prepares entries for spendable distribution from endowment funds to spendable funds on an annual basis. Creates endowments and related spendable funds, scholarship funds, and enrichment funds in Banner. Provides accounting support for restricted funds including indirect cost funds, endowment and related spendable funds, and other donor funds. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and boards of directors. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to feel, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.
Up to 40% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time

Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/37557
EEO Statement
EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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