Accountant I or II

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico State is seeking an Accountant I or II in Chico, CA. The role supports Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) and contributes to the university’s financial statements and reporting cycle to state offices. The incumbent applies GAAP, performs month-end close, and assists with budget and campus department analyses.

The position emphasizes professional judgment, accurate data analysis, and collaboration with FAR and budget representatives to ensure compliant financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field.
• Experience with spreadsheet applications and general ledger systems.

Responsibilities

• Month-end closing, correction and reconciliation of University financial transactions.
• Guidance for accounting problems and application of accounting standards for FAR and campus teams.
• Support year-end financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

Skills

GAAP

Month-end close

Spreadsheet

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services 1

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Finance/Accounting 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

Details - Accountant I or II

CalPERS retirees may not be considered for staff/MPP positions if they have collectedunemployment within the prior 12 months and/or if there has not been a minimum of180 calendar days between their retirement date and the appointment date.

Accountant I or II

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary for Accountant I:

Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) provides a complete package of University-related financial services that ultimately contributes to the compilation of the University financial statements and the related reporting cycle to the CSU Chancellor’s Office and the California State Controller’s Office. Under direction of the Director of FAR, the Accountant I independently performs accounting assignments designed to expand practical experience and develop professional judgment in the application of accounting principles. The incumbent will apply knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of the accounting profession; classifying, examining, and analyzing financial transactions, as well as proficient with spreadsheet applications, querying data analysis tools, and general ledger of multi-module integrated accounting systems. Responsibilities include month-end closing, which entails correction and reconciliation of University financial transactions, auxiliary enterprise fund accounting, providing guidance for accounting problems and application of accounting standards for both colleagues in the FAR department as well as financial budget representatives in campus departments. The incumbent supports the annual University year-end financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Job/Department Summary for Accountant II:

Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) provides a complete package of University-related financial services that ultimately contributes to the compilation of the University financial statements and the related reporting cycle to the CSU Chancellor’s Office and the California State Controller’s Office. Under general direction of the Director of FAR, the Accountant II independently performs complex professional level accounting tasks that are informed by a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Accountant II is integral in continuous evaluation of existing operational practices and adaptation that may be necessary to maintain compliance with ever changing general and governmental accounting standards. The incumbent will apply knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of the accounting profession; classifying, examining, and analyzing financial transactions, as well as advanced proficiencies with spreadsheet applications, querying data analysis tools, and general ledger of multi-module integrated accounting systems. Responsibilities include month-end close, which entails correction and reconciliation of University financial transactions, auxiliary enterprise fund accounting, providing guidance for accounting problems and application of accounting standards for both colleagues in the FAR department as well as financial budget representatives in campus departments.

Required Education and Experience for Accountant I:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related
field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.