Specialist, Accounting

Houston Community College; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College is seeking an Accounting Specialist to perform a broad range of accounting functions with lead responsibility for accounting records. The role supports daily processes and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and HCC guidelines.

The position involves collaboration with other departments, monitoring expenditures, and preparing various financial and tax reports. Strong MS Office and PeopleSoft skills, plus budgeting ability, are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate 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 following GAAP and HCC guidelines.
• Participate in year-end close activities including accruals and correcting payment discrepancies; maintain cash transaction records.
• Collaborate with other departments to review financial activities and resolve issues.
• Monitor expenditures with Program Directors and Deans to ensure adherence to College/System purchasing guidelines.
• Submit monthly financial reports to the Director of Administrative Services or as needed.
• Prepare tax reports for withholding, Social Security and other taxes.
• Prepare annotated financial reports detailing cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable/receivable and P&L.

Skills

MS Office Programs

PeopleSoft

Budget Management

Mathematical Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounting Specialist is under general supervision performs a broad range of accounting functions with lead responsibility for accounting records.

Essential Functions

Complete daily accounting processes accurately and effectively while following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and established HCC guidelines.

Participate in accounting year-end close activities including, but not limited to, identifying and preparing manual accruals, review and correct payment discrepancies, etc. Maintain up-to-date records for activity relating to cash transactions.

Work with personnel in other departments within the College and the System to review and follow up on problems involving financial activities.

Monitor expenditures with Program Directors and Deans to ensure that the expenditures fall within College/System purchasing guidelines.

Submit reports of all fiscal activities to the Director of Administrative Services monthly, or as needed.

Prepare tax reports for withholding, Social Security, and other taxes.

Prepare annotated statistical reports, which detail financial operations (e.g., cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, etc. ).

Disseminate accounting information to staff as needed and identify additional information that could be made available.

Perform incidental clerical work, including typing, sorting, filing, collating, preparing mailing lists.

Initiate stop payment requests.

Perform fund transfers.

May verify work orders for authorized funds.

May perform tasks related to installment contracts.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft
• Budget Management
• Strong mathematical skills

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

Security Sensitive

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
• Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
• PO Box 667517
• Houston, TX 77266
• 713.718.8271 or [e-mail]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact [phone].