Accounting Specialist

HCC • Houston, TX • Part Time

Posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2026

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, perform a broad range of accounting functions with lead responsibility for accounting records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Complete daily accounting processes accurately and effectively while following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and established HCC guidelines.
  2. Participate in accounting year-end close activities including, but not limited to, identifying and preparing manual accruals, review and correct payment discrepancies, etc.
  3. Maintain up-to-date records for activity relating to cash transactions.
  4. Work with personnel in other departments within the College and the System to review and follow up on problems involving financial activities.
  5. Monitor expenditures with Program Directors and Deans to ensure that the expenditures fall within College/System purchasing guidelines.
  6. Submit reports of all fiscal activities to the Director of Administrative Services monthly, or as needed.
  7. Prepare tax reports for withholding, Social Security, and other taxes.
  8. Prepare annotated statistical reports, which detail financial operations (e.g., cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, etc.).
  9. Disseminate accounting information to staff as needed and identify additional information that could be made available.
  10. Perform incidental clerical work, including typing, sorting, filing, collating, preparing mailing lists.
  11. Initiate stop payment requests.
  12. Perform fund transfers.
  13. May verify work orders for authorized funds.
  14. May perform tasks related to installment contracts.

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

Associate degree with at least 6 completed hours in Accounting required. 

4 years directly related work experience may be substituted in lieu of required degree and accounting hours.

EXPERIENCE

3 years’ general accounting experience required.

EDUCATION

Associate degree with at least 6 completed hours in Accounting required. 

4 years directly related work experience may be substituted in lieu of required degree and accounting hours.

EXPERIENCE

3 years’ general accounting experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  1. MS Office Programs
  2. Knowledge of PeopleSoft
  3. Budget Management
  4. Strong mathematical skills.

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 composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

 

Location

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away. 

  

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’s status.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra Jacobson, Interim Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (EO/TIX)
3100 Main, Suite 702
Houston, Texas 77002
713.718.8271 or institutional.equity@hccs.edu

 

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 involvement, innovation, and creativity.

 

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

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