Under general supervision, performs accounting functions (expenditure reconciliations, reporting, monitoring accounts, etc.) using basic accounting principles and theories.

The Gulf Coast Consortia at Rice is focused on building interdisciplinary and multi-institutional partnerships. Under the executive director, the Accountant I will be a team player and assist with the accounting and financial administration of GCC programs, grants and projects to meet business objectives.

Ideal Candidate Statement :

The ideal candidate has excellent time management and organization skills, is proactive and service oriented.

Workplace Requirements :

This position is 80% on-site and 20% off-site (after 90 days), most duties to be performed in-person at the BioScience Research Collaborative, Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range : $48,700-$60,800

This position is partially funded by grants, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment may be contingent on the renewal of funding.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
• 1+ years experience
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted

Skills:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software
• Basic knowledge of accounting and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of accounting systems
• Proven success in following through and completing projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, and ownership of projects.

Preferences:

• Experience with Oracle
• Experience with cloud applications (google docs, google sheets, etc.)
• Experience with financial business systems, for purchasing, processing expenses etc.

Essential Functions:

• Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements
• Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
• Provides financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from the budget
• Analyzes and prepares accounts, financial statements and reports
• Conducts or assists in the documentation of accounting projects
• Identifies, prioritizes, and resolves financial issues; probes beyond stated situation; identifies underlying issues; recognizes exceptions; performs preliminary analysis

Additional Functions

• 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

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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.