Job Description

Responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for assigned area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, general ledger maintenance, journal voucher postings, the periodic reconciliation of accounts and the attendant resolution of reconciling items, general ledger interface with subsidiary systems, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) research, financial analysis, and audit worksheet preparation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Perform subsidiary ledger maintenance, collection of funds transactions, financial aid accounting, periodic financial reports, student financial transactions, financial aid collection of funds, Federal, State, and grant contract accounting, all aspects of accounting support for construction programs, forecasting of cash requirements, preparation of the Annual Financial Report and audit schedules in compliance with OMB Circular 133 and the State of Texas Single Audit Circular.

• Support and interface with budget authorities, management, customers, service providers, and all staff levels on accounting matters, and the supervision of accounting staff members as assigned.
• Controls proper cut-off of all assigned transactions on an ongoing basis and prepares a final accounting of transactions where required.
• Generates all fiscal reports required by management and if applicable by federal state regulation and/or contract covenant.
• Monitors, accounts for, and administers the payment of assigned transactions such as student book purchases, tuition and fees, student aid checks, debt service and construction programs.
• Provide direct accounting and reporting support to budget managers and their staff as required.
• Reconcile and correct all reconciling items of all assigned accounting transactions on an ongoing basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in accounting required

CPA or MBA highly preferred

EXPERIENCE

5 years accounting experience required; including 3 years working with General Ledger Maintenance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Knowledge of state reporting requirements.

• Thorough working knowledge of the application of general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of external and internal financial auditing procedures.
• Knowledge and skill in MS Office, Information Management Systems and Budget Management required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team
Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their home. When you join our talented team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll play a special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. We\xe2\x80\x99ll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City\xe2\x80\x99s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don\xe2\x80\x99t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation\xe2\x80\x99s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston\xe2\x80\x99s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran\xe2\x80\x99s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

Houston Community College