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Sam Houston State lists this Student Employee - Controller - Accounting Clerk/Intern opportunity in huntsville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Details
Posting Information
Requisition
ST
Title
Student Employee - Controller - Accounting Clerk/Intern
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Controller
Division
Division of Finance and Operations
Hours per week
20-28
Hiring Rate
$15.00 per hour
Preferred Student Classification
Must be a current SHSU student majoring in Accounting or Finance. A classification of Junior or Senior is required.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs a variety of entry level accounting tasks requiring limited independent judgement and a basic knowledge of accounting principles.
Special Instructions:
Applicants must send a current screenshot of your DegreeWorks Worksheet (just the top box containing your name and SamID) showing your current University standing to
Other Requirements for the Position
This is a temporary, hourly, Student Assistant position, working at least 20 hours per week (max 28 hours is encouraged). The position runs from 1/16/27 - 5/15/27.
Performs entry level accounting tasks such as creation and entry of accounting transactions. Prepares simple reports from accounting records. Assists with reconciliation, document processing, data entry, and data verification. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requires knowledge of basic accounting concepts. Proficiency and accuracy in all duties performed. Use of calculator and/or computer terminal. Position may require the ability to type. Work is performed mostly in a general office or other reasonably pleasant working area with an almost complete absence of disagreeable working conditions. May devote up to 25 percent of time to routine contacts by telephone with employees of other work units to obtain or provide information relating to work.
This position may be located in any of the following departments during the assignment: Controller's Office (including Office of Research Administration, Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Student Financial Services, and/or Banking and Debt Management), Facilities Business Services, and/or Property.
Open Date
10/26/2026
Position Number
9N
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Tiffany Terry
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Contact Building & Room #
University Plaza Suite 215
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
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 Title VII as 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 at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Worksite address
huntsville, TX, 77344, US
Who can apply
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