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Temporary Staff Accountant – On-Campus
Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston. Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in general accounting practices, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounts payable management. Proficient in using NetSuite and Microsoft Excel to maintain accurate financial records and support month-end close processes.
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Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsAccounts Payable ManagementNetSuiteMicrosoft Excel
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Hard Skills
Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsAccounts PayableCredit Card Expense ManagementFinancial ReportingMonth-End CloseAttention to DetailAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsReliabilityAdaptabilityAccountability
Tools & Technologies
NetSuiteMicrosoft ExcelRampBill.com
Industry Keywords
General AccountingFinancial RecordsInternal ControlsHigher Education AccountingExpense Reporting
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
- Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations
- Assist with month-end close activities and supporting schedules
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Assist with audit schedules and financial reporting as needed
- Review, code, and process vendor invoices and payments
- Monitor accounts payable aging and assist with vendor inquiries
- Assist with purchase orders and purchasing transactions
- Ensure invoices and payments follow established approval procedures
- Provide a weekly list of recommended bills to pay
- Review and manage corporate credit card transactions through Ramp
- Monitor outstanding transactions, missing receipts, and incomplete expense submissions
- Verify general ledger coding, departments, and supporting documentation
- Follow up with employees regarding expense discrepancies and policy compliance
- Reconcile credit card activity and assist with accurate posting to NetSuite
- Support employee reimbursement processing and expense reporting
- Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Manage daily positive pay activities, including reviewing check exceptions and coordinating resolution
- Prepare and maintain a list of outstanding checks
- Monitor bank transactions and ensure accurate recording in the general ledger
- Reconcile the cash box during month-end
- Maintain accurate accounting records in NetSuite and other financial systems
- Manage and maintain the accounts payable inbox
- Assist with payroll journal entries and related reconciliations
- Follow established internal controls and accounting policies
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting and transaction issues
- Support additional accounting tasks and projects as assigned
- Complete assigned accounting responsibilities accurately and on schedule
- Support timely month-end close and maintain organized documentation and accurate transaction coding
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Minimum of two years of general accounting experience
- Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, and credit card expense management
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial records and transactions
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Ability to learn new systems quickly and work independently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying, investigating, and communicating discrepancies
- Ability to maintain organized documentation and follow established internal controls and approval procedures
- Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with employees, vendors, and colleagues across departments
- Reliability, adaptability, and accountability in a deadline-driven environment
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred
- Familiarity with Ramp, Bill.com, or similar financial platforms preferred
- Experience supporting month-end close processes preferred
- Experience in higher education accounting preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid schedule: 2 days on-campus and 3 days remote
- Temporary assignment of approximately four months with potential for extension
- Approximately one month of training and knowledge transfer
- This temporary position is not eligible for employee benefits