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Requisition: 202500310S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Associate Controller - Financial Reporting

General Requirements:

Accountant II - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a business-related field required from a four-year college. Three years of professional governmental or commercial accounting experience. Master’s degree in Business or Accounting or Certified Public Accountant certification could be considered in place of experience.

Accountant III – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a business-related field required from a four-year college. Four years of professional governmental or commercial accounting experience. Master’s degree in Business or Accounting or Certified Public Accountant certification could be considered in place of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Accountant II – Performs mid-level and semi-complex post-award accounting and financial reporting. Performs accounting and related assignments involving the recording, analysis and reporting of financial data related to grants. Oversee and manage intermediate and semi-complex administrative operation duties for the Office of Research Administration ( ORA ). Provide post award guidance to faculty and staff.

Accountant III – Performs mid to high level and complex post-award accounting and financial reporting. Performs accounting and related assignments involving the recording, analysis and reporting of financial data related to grants. Oversee and manage intermediate to advanced and complex administrative operation duties for the Office of Research Administration ( ORA ). Provide post award guidance to faculty and staff.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Accountant II – Prepares invoices and reports for reimbursement from federal, state, and other agencies for moderate to semi-complex awards. Assembles data and prepares financial reports for State Controller’s Office and Federal agencies. Performs reconciliations for various accounts. Audits accounts, vouchers, cash receipts, and reports. Posts and establishes new accounts as needed. Enters transactions and runs computer programs. Handles budget and cash transfers to include fund transfers. Oversees and assembles data from books of original entry and control records pertaining to grants and contracts. Prepares and analyzes various special, quarterly, monthly, and ad hoc reports and invoices. Receives and processes payments from sponsors for reimbursement. Provides accurate and timely entry of budgetary transactions, including Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) and payroll redistributions. Provides guidance and assistance to principal investigators and department staff to determine how to effectively implement grant projects with assistance from supervisor. Examines moderate to semi-complex compliance requirements to determine that Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) meets all guidelines and adheres to various sponsor regulations. Performs evaluations as needed to adjust grant budgets per sponsor guidelines. Participates actively in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report. Oversees and directs the project closures and record retention management to ensure contractual obligations and compliance requirements are met, including assisting with various internal and external audit reviews. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Accountant III – Prepares invoices and reports for reimbursement from federal, state, and other agencies for moderate to complex awards. Assembles data and prepares financial reports for State Controller’s Office and Federal agencies. Performs reconciliations for various accounts. Audits accounts, vouchers, cash receipts, and reports. Posts and establishes new accounts as needed. Enters transactions and runs computer programs. Handles budget and cash transfers to include fund transfers. Stays current on issues concerning Higher Education and Research Administration. Oversees and assembles data from books of original entry and control records pertaining to grants and contracts. Prepares and analyzes various special, quarterly, monthly, and ad hoc reports and invoices. Receives and processes payments from sponsors for reimbursement. Interprets and explains University policies/procedures related to post/award grant budgets and allowable spending. Identifies and incorporates continuous changes in federal, state, and/or local policies ensuring University and department compliance. Provides accurate and timely entry of budgetary transactions, including Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) and payroll redistributions. Provides guidance and assistance to principal investigators and department staff to determine how to effectively implement grant projects. Examines complex compliance requirements to determine that Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) meets all guidelines and adheres to various sponsor regulations. Performs evaluations as needed to adjust grant budgets per sponsor guidelines. Participates actively in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report. Oversees and directs the project closures and record retention management to ensure contractual obligations and compliance requirements are met, including assisting with various internal and external audit reviews. Performs other related duties as assigned.