Sponsored Projects Accountant II

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University is seeking a Sponsored Projects Accountant II for the Borderlands Research Institute. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, with a focus on grant management and financial reporting. The successful candidate will manage financial records and collaborate with university departments. It's a promising opportunity for individuals wanting to contribute to meaningful research endeavors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's preferred.
• Experience in government or commercial accounting.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and standard office machines.

Responsibilities

• Administer BRI grants and contracts.
• Reconcile state, federal, and private grant receivables.
• Prepare detailed financial reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Master's degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

Accounting-related spreadsheets

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

You must submit an official university application to be considered for this position. To apply, access the Sul Ross State University Applicant Portal I Log In to create an applicant account. Follow the prompts to complete the application and remember to upload you letter of interest, curriculum vita, and transcript(s) through the portal. You may also submit reference letters through the portal; however, if your references prefer, they can send their letters to [e-mail] For application related questions, please email them directly, or call [phone].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application form is available on the "employment" page of the Sul Ross website.

Instructions to applicants

You must submit an official university application to be considered for this position. To apply, access the Sul Ross State University Applicant Portal I Log In to create an applicant account. Follow the prompts to complete the application and remember to upload you letter of interest, curriculum vita, and transcript(s) through the portal. You may also submit reference letters through the portal; however, if your references prefer, they can send their letters to [e-mail] For application related questions, please email them directly, or call [phone].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application form is available on the “employment” page of the Sul Ross website.

Job Title

Job Title Sponsored Projects Accountant II

Location

Location Remote

Department

Department Borderlands Research Institute

Job No.

Job No. Position: 999786

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/13/2025

End Date

Until Filled Yes

Appointment Date

Appointment Date 09/01/2025

Salary Salary commensurate with experience

Required

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or similar field.

Must have excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and be detail oriented. Must have experience in government or commercial accounting, or equivalent training. Must skillfully operate personal computers, calculators, and standard office machines. Seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable team player who is willing to work in a multidisciplinary program.

Preferred

A Master’s degree in accounting or business administration, and having gained some or all work experience in a university grant or accounting office. Should proficiently operate accounting-related spreadsheets, calculations, and software.

Primary Responsibilities

Candidate will apply sound accounting principles while performing a variety of complex tasks including; grant reconciliation, examination and maintenance of grant financial reports, and preparation of standardized accounting reports to Borderlands Research Institute ( BRI ) at Sul Ross State University ( SRSU ). Candidate will serve as liaison between BRI and Finance & Operations office at SRSU , and will assist as back-up with other SRSU grant accountants and grants.

Primary dutiesAdminister BRI grants and contracts; reconcile all state, federal, and private grant receivables; maintain grant and contract files and calendars; assist with preparation of detailed periodic financial reports, annual finance reports, and other financial projects; other duties as assigned. Example tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Works with Director, faculty, and staff to prepare budgets for proposals.

• Monitors accounts and provides timely reports on account balances.

• Assists with monitoring/tracking matching grant programs.

• Assists with grant report writing (e.g., account balances).

• Works with Accounting Services to ensure accounting accuracy.

• Help establish grant accounts in Banner.

• Provides oversight on grant routing forms.

• Assist with tracking gifts and donations.

Received: Reports to the Associate Director of Operations, Borderlands Research Institute.

Given: None.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Position is security sensitive.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail]

About SRSU

Sul Ross State University, located in Alpine, Texas (www.alpinetexas.com), is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students on campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine. More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings through our website (http://www.sulross.edu).

BorderlandsResearch Institute:

Formed in 2007, the goal of the Borderlands Research Institute is to provide land managers with the most current scientific information on the management of the natural resources of the area. To meet this goal, the Institute plans and conducts research investigations on various aspects of our natural world. Ultimately, the Institute provides science-based management alternatives to land owners and managers to enhance their ability to serve as land stewards. http://bri.sulross.edu

Required Documents

Letter of Intent

Transcripts

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation (1)

Letter of Recommendation (2)

Letter of Recommendation (3)

Transcript 2

Transcript 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).