Part-Time Accountant II

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

Accountant II assisting with accounting and financial administration for Rice University’s Gulf Coast Consortia programs. Handling expenditure reconciliations, reporting, and monitoring accounts under general supervision.

Posted 7/20/2026part-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45,609 - $52,425 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of accounting principles and systems, with a strong ability to analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive reports. Capable of leading and training less experienced staff while ensuring compliance with accounting processes and controls.

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Bachelor's DegreeAccounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingAccounting SystemsData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Expenditure ReconciliationLedger MaintenanceFinancial Statement PreparationQuantitative AnalysisVariance Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipTraining

Tools & Technologies

Spreadsheet SoftwareDatabase SoftwareWord Processing Software

Industry Keywords

Financial AdministrationGulf Coast ConsortiaBudget MonitoringAccounting Process Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Accountant II will assist with the accounting and financial administration of Rice’s Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) programs, grants and projects to meet business objectives.
Under general supervision, Accountant II performs accounting functions (expenditure reconciliations, reporting, monitoring accounts, etc.) using basic accounting principles and theories.
Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements.
Analyzes general accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level.
Collects data and performs research on details of transactions.
Generates, reviews, analyzes and communicates financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets.
Prepares and presents quantitative and qualitative analyses focusing on variances from budget and prior data.
Maintains and reviews accounting process controls; recommends and implements any approved modifications; performs preliminary analysis and recommends solutions.
Produces and analyzes moderately complex financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepares basic management information reports.
May act as a lead and provide direction and training to less experienced accounting staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Two or more (2+) years of related 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
Advanced Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and accounting principles
Advanced knowledge of accounting systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

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The Accountant II will assist with the accounting and financial administration of Rice’s Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) programs, grants and projects to meet business objectives.
Under general supervision, Accountant II performs accounting functions (expenditure reconciliations, reporting, monitoring accounts, etc.) using basic accounting principles and theories.
Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements.
Analyzes general accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level.
Collects data and performs research on details of transactions.
Generates, reviews, analyzes and communicates financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets.
Prepares and presents quantitative and qualitative analyses focusing on variances from budget and prior data.
Maintains and reviews accounting process controls; recommends and implements any approved modifications; performs preliminary analysis and recommends solutions.
Produces and analyzes moderately complex financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepares basic management information reports.
May act as a lead and provide direction and training to less experienced accounting staff.
Performs other duties as assigned. 🎯 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
Two or more (2+) years of related 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
Advanced Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and accounting principles
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