Accountant II
Sam Houston State University

Requisition:

202300447S

Accountant II

Exempt

This position is a pay grade 11. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Professional

Associate Controller - Financial Reporting

Division of Finance and Operations

12/14/2023

Yes

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, or related experience. Master's degree in Business or Accounting or Certified Public Accountant certification could be considered in place of experience. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Performs accounting, administrative, and oversight for Sul Ross State University's (SRSU) restricted funds including, endowments and related spendable funds, indirect cost funds, and other donor funds.

Performs accounting, administrative, and oversight for Sul Ross State University's (SRSU) restricted funds. Prepares journal entries for investment income, expenses, and fair market value on a monthly basis. Calculates and prepares entries for spendable distribution from endowment funds to spendable funds on an annual basis. Creates endowments and related spendable funds, scholarship funds, and enrichment funds in Banner. Provides accounting support for restricted funds including indirect cost funds, endowment and related spendable funds, and other donor funds. Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and boards of directors. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to feel, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.

Up to 40% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.

Full Time

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