Research Accountant II

Job Description

Special instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government.

Position Summary:

The Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies (Rice360), a multidisciplinary institute at Rice University, is a leader in global health technology education, research, and implementation, with a distinctive focus on experiential and problem-based learning. Working under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Operations, the Research Accountant II is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of complete and accurate financial records for the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies.

• Assisting in the management and tracking of gift, grant, and institutional funds
• Reviewing and processing all financial documents to ensure that expenses follow university and sponsor guidelines
• Reconciling departmental records with the university accounting system
• Preparing detailed accounting reports and financial projections

Workplace Requirements:

This is a Houston-based full-time position (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) with occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work required to accommodate time zone differences for meetings with partners.

Hiring Range:

$61,000–$69,000/year, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in grant-funded research budget oversight, expenditure tracking, and analysis