Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202500045S Title Accountant III (part-time, temporary) FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 13. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.This is a part-time, temporary position expected to end on or before 08/31/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding. Occupational Category Professional Department Payroll Division Division of Finance and Operations Open Date 02/12/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. Four years experience in professional accounting or experience in a related field. Prefer university or governmental experience. A good knowledge of fund accounting and data processing is beneficial. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the People Operations – Payroll department. To perform difficult accounting work involving performance of complex accounting tasks requiring the use of considerable independent judgment and a thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles.
This is a part-time, temporary position expected to end on or before 08/31/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding. Primary Responsibilities Performs highly advanced specialist tasks including reconciliation of discrepancies and making required corrections. Data entry, correction and preparing calculations for payroll. Confers with staff on program issues to identify and implement solutions. Prepare and Audit vacation payoffs, prior service, and any other calculations for adjustments. Prepares and reconciles state reporting monthly and mid-month. Other responsibilities include tasks such as taking trial balances and computing payroll deductions, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications 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. Full Time Part Time Part Time Temporary Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42311 EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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