Accountant I - Research Administration

$0k Salary Not Available Position range in Walker County $41k•$69k Per Year Accountant I•Research Administration

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Occupation:

Accountants and Auditors

Location:

Huntsville, TX•77340 Positions available: 1 Job #: 17004272

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

04/20/2026

Updated:

04/23/2026

Expires:

04/20/2027

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Agency Job ID:

202600104S Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 1 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for .

Department:

Associate Controller•Financial Reporting Full Time Open until filled:

Yes Requisition:

202600104

S Educational and Experience Requirement:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or degree in Business related field from a four-year college. No prior experience required. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Performs simple post-award accounting and financial reporting, including recording, analysis, and reporting of financial data related to grants, as well as basic administrative operation duties for the Office of Research Administration (ORA), and provides post-award guidance to faculty and staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepares invoices and reports for reimbursement from federal, state, and other agencies. Assembles data and prepares financial reports for State Controllers Office and Federal agencies. Performs reconciliations for various accounts. Audits accounts, vouchers, cash receipts, and reports. Posts and establishes new accounts as needed. Enters transactions and runs computer programs. Handles budget and cash transfers to include fund transfers. Stays current on issues concerning Higher Education and Research Administration. Oversees and assembles data from books of original entry and control records pertaining to grants and contracts. Prepares and analyzes various special, quarterly, monthly, and ad hoc reports and invoices. Receives and processes payments from sponsors for reimbursement. Interprets and explains University policies/procedures related to post/award grant budgets and allowable spending. Identifies and incorporates continuous changes in federal, state, and/or local policies ensuring University and department compliance. Provides accurate and timely entry of budgetary transactions, including Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) and payroll redistributions. Provides guidance and assistance to principal investigators and department staff to determine how to effectively implement grant projects. Examines compliance requirements to determine that Sam Houston State University (SHSU) meets all guidelines and adheres to various sponsor regulations. Performs evaluations as needed to adjust grant budgets per sponsor guidelines. Assists with project closures and record retention management to ensure contractual obligations and compliance requirements are met, including assisting with various internal and external audit reviews. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies. Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts. Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with TitleVIIas interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions atSHSUrequire background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Physical Address:

Human Resources Department 1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202 P.O. Box 2356 Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

SHSU Employment Office:

(936) 294-1070

Email:

Employment@SHSU.edu

Employment Portal:

shsu.peopleadmin.com