Grants & GAAP Accounting Specialist

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston in Houston, TX is seeking a professional accountant to handle major business area accounting, including student billing and Federal Title IV programs. You will maintain ledgers, prepare journal entries, reconcile data feeds, and ensure transactions comply with GAAP and NACUBO guidelines.

The role includes monthly reconciliations, cash receipts processing, reviews of transfers, and supporting department administrators with accounting questions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent training.
• Minimum one year of directly job-related experience; department willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and NACUBO guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting for a major business area, including ledger maintenance and data reconciliation.
• Prepares journal entries and performs monthly reconciliations.
• Ensures transactions comply with GAAP and NACUBO guidelines.
• Processes cash receipts and reviews transfers to state or federal agencies.
• Assists department administrators with accounting questions.
• Conducts contract compliance reviews and prepares periodic financial reports.
• Supports management and coordinates office activities in the manager's absence.
• Reviews departmental cash handling and incident reports; follows up on discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

University of Houston in Houston, TX is seeking a professional accountant to handle major business area accounting, including student billing and Federal Title IV programs. You will maintain ledgers, prepare journal entries, reconcile data feeds, and ensure transactions comply with GAAP and NACUBO guidelines.

The role includes monthly reconciliations, cash receipts processing, reviews of transfers, and supporting department administrators with accounting questions.