Junior Accountant - USAS & State Financial Reporting

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, is seeking an Accountant I to support USAS financial processing and reporting. The role applies accounting principles, prepares journal entries, allocates transactions, and ensures accuracy between the University's records and USAS.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; no prior experience is required, though a combination of education and training may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business related field from a four-year college.
• No prior experience required; a combination of education, experience, and training could be considered.

Responsibilities

• Monitors state appropriations and analyzes accounting data.
• Performs data entry into the Unified State Accounting System (USAS) and reconciles discrepancies.
• Assists with year-end closing procedures and prepares state financial reports.

Job description

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, is seeking an Accountant I to support USAS financial processing and reporting. The role applies accounting principles, prepares journal entries, allocates transactions, and ensures accuracy between the University's records and USAS.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; no prior experience is required, though a combination of education and training may be considered.