Accounting Specialist: Financial Reporting & Compliance

Inside Higher Ed; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Houston seeks a Specialist, Accounting to manage a broad range of accounting functions. Responsibilities include performing daily accounting tasks, preparing tax reports, and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines. The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s degree with relevant accounting education or equivalent experience. This role offers a professional office environment and the opportunity to contribute to impactful financial operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 6 college hours in Accounting required.
• 4 years directly-related experience may be substituted in lieu of required degree and accounting hours.
• 3 years General Accounting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily accounting processes accurately and effectively.
• Participate in accounting year-end close activities.
• Monitor expenditures with Program Directors and Deans.
• Prepare tax reports for withholding, Social Security, and other taxes.

Skills

MS Office Programs

Knowledge of PeopleSoft

Budget Management

Strong mathematical skills

Education

Associate’s degree with 6 college hours in Accounting

4 years directly-related experience may substitute for education

3 years General Accounting experience

Job description

An educational organization in Houston seeks a Specialist, Accounting to manage a broad range of accounting functions. Responsibilities include performing daily accounting tasks, preparing tax reports, and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines. The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s degree with relevant accounting education or equivalent experience. This role offers a professional office environment and the opportunity to contribute to impactful financial operations.