1. Prioritizes and coordinates the work activities of an
accounting staff and provides work direction as needed.
2. Oversees the preparation, review, approval, or verification
of accounting transactions; reconciles activities in the general
ledger.
3. Oversees the maintenance of accounting records in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and university
policy.
4. Develops the long-range goals of the department to coincide
with that of the university, including the identification and
planning for departmental goals, maintenance of operating manuals
and accounting guides.
5. Recommends changes and improvements to university accounting
processes and systems and oversees departmental participation in
development and testing of those improvements.
6. Reviews internal audit findings and prepares response for the
director's review and signature; develops procedures to ensure
compliance with audit findings and recommendations.
7. Serves as department liaison to other university departments
on accounting/financial matters; provides training for campus
personnel and provides information to authorized personnel as
needed.
8. Develops and implements internal operating policies and
procedures.
9. Prepares or oversees the preparation of statistical data for
periodic financial statements for management use.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
11. Prioritizes and coordinates the work activities of the
accounting/financial staff and provides work direction as
needed.
12. Responsible for the cash handling functions for the
Cashier's Office.
13. Oversees the cash control functions for the vault, cashier
and settlement personnel.
14. Oversees the maintenance of accounting records in accordance
with GAAP and University policies.
15. Serves as department liaison to other colleges and
departments.
16. Develops and implements departmental policies and
procedures.
17. Supervises the customer service functions and personnel.
18. Prepares or oversees the preparation of statistical data for
management financial analysis.
19. Performs other job-related duties as required.
MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and
practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional
discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional
discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained
through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college
or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training
program that is directly related to the type of work being
performed.
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related
experience.
Additional Posting Information:
Preferred knowledge with Federal and State regulations and
reporting requirements as it relates to sponsored research.
Preferred experience in system implementations as it relates to
accounting functions.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
