Part-Time Accountant II

Rice University•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant II will assist with the accounting and financial administration of Rice’s Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) programs, grants and projects to meet business objectives. Under general supervision, Accountant II performs accounting functions (expenditure reconciliations, reporting, monitoring accounts, etc.) using basic accounting principles and theories. GCC is a multi-institutional, biomedical research and training organization under Rice University’s Office of Research.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Two or more (2+) years of related experience
Advanced Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and accounting principles
Advanced knowledge of accounting systems

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an academic setting with faculty, students, administrators
Experience with the Rice financial system iO
Willingness to learn new computer programs, apps, tools and website platforms

Responsibilities

Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements
Analyzes general accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level
Collects data and performs research on details of transactions
Generates, reviews, analyzes and communicates financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets
Prepares and presents quantitative and qualitative analyses focusing on variances from budget and prior data
Maintains and reviews accounting process controls; recommends and implements any approved modifications; performs preliminary analysis and recommends solutions
Produces and analyzes moderately complex financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepares basic management information reports
May act as a lead and provide direction and training to less experienced accounting staff
Performs other duties as assigned
Interfaces and exchanges information with Research Accounting
Enters proposal information in Cayuse and tracks awards and subawards with non-Rice institutions
Tracks invoices for specified awards under Rice.
Interfaces with iO for labor redistributions
Handles Pcard and travel receipts, reimbursements for staff and guests
Performs other duties on a timely basis and as needed