Accountant I

CSU; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 51,001 - 74,303; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

CalPERS pension

Health coverage

Tuition waiver

FlexCash

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

San Diego State University’s Accounting Services team seeks an Accountant I to support the university’s accounts receivable function, preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and assisting with month‑end and year‑end activities. You will work with colleagues across campus to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and contribute to the university’s financial integrity.

The position is full‑time, benefits eligible, with standard hours; it is eligible for telecommuting up to 2 days

Qualifications

• GAAP, GASB, and FASB knowledge with ability to apply accounting standards.
• Advanced proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, browsers, query tools, and financial systems.
• Ability to analyze financial data and draw conclusions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support AR cycle including customer maintenance, reporting, cost recovery, lease and billing management.
• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Produce financial reports and schedules supporting month‑end and year‑end reporting.
• Collaborate with campus departments to resolve accounting questions and support daily operations.
• Contribute to process improvements and accounting projects as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

FASB knowledge

Advanced spreadsheet

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle eBusiness Suite

PeopleSoft Finance

Job description

Position Summary

Ready to put your accounting skills to work where they make a meaningful impact? Join San Diego State University’s Accounting Services team and contribute to the financial operations that keep one of California’s leading public universities running smoothly. This role offers the opportunity to build your accounting career while working with a collaborative team dedicated to accuracy, service, and continuous improvement.

As an Accountant I, you’ll primarily support the University’s accounts receivable function, helping ensure effective and efficient billing and collections, including preparing financial reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting month‑end and year‑end activities. Working closely with colleagues across campus, you’ll help ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting standards while contributing to the University’s overall financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the accounts receivable cycle, including customer maintenance and reporting, cost recovery, lease and billing management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Review and analyze financial transactions to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and University procedures.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and other accounting documentation that support month‑end and year‑end reporting activities.
• Partner with campus departments to resolve accounting questions and support day‑to‑day financial operations.
• Contribute to business process improvements, documentation, and other accounting projects as needed.

Why Join Us

• Launch or grow your accounting career at one of California’s top public universities.
• Join a collaborative team that values learning, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Work on meaningful financial operations that support the entire SDSU community.
• Build your expertise through hands‑on experience, professional development, and career growth opportunities.

Position Information

• Full‑time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated non‑exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 2 days per week, following a training period during which on‑site presence is required.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience that demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Key Qualifications

• General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); office methods and procedures; and statistical and mathematical presentation of data.
• Advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems.
• Capable of analyzing financial and statistical data and draw conclusions.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others and communicating effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non‑Accountants.

Preferred

• Experience performing the accounts receivable cycle. Four years of progressively responsible governmental accounting experience, preferably in the higher education industry.
• Ability to manage a significant workload with overlapping deadlines and multiple deliverables.
• Experience with an integrated financial system such as Oracle eBusiness Suite and PeopleSoft Finance. Proficient with office products, including spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Strong research and problem‑solving skills. Strong organizational and communication skills are strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth.

Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,570–$6,658 per month; {hiring salary not expected to exceed $4,755 per month}

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree health care, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Supplemental Information

Apply by July 27 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as‑needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person’s identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke‑free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Eurick Hilario at [e-mail].

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Jul 13 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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