Accountant II

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is seeking an Accountant I to support Accounting Services in maintaining financial records and assisting with GAAP reporting. The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires analytical skills and independent work.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, plus two years of accounting experience and proficiency with financial systems such as PeopleSoft/Oracle. Exempt status; full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP including varied technical accounting principles and practices used in the most difficult and complex financial record keeping and reporting.
• Knowledge of Governmental and fund accounting principles and procedures, and related accounting system requirements.
• Internal control methods and related laws, rules, and regulations.
• Methods and techniques of auditing, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records and responding to requests for information from auditors.
• Student financial aid accounting and reporting requirements.
• Ability to use excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of applications including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, internet and complex financial accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and assist with preparation of Legal and GAAP financial reports.
• Analyze data and prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports.
• Support expenditure transfers, chargebacks, cost recovery and assignment of General Ledger chart strings.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders about accounting activities.

Skills

GAAP

Governmental accounting

Internal controls

Auditing & reporting

Financial analysis

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / business / finance

Tools

PeopleSoft / Oracle Financial System

Job description

Job no: 563310
Work type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Priority Application Deadline: Monday, November 16th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

This position works under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, Accounting Services, and receives direction from other experienced accountants. The position requires independent analysis, maintenance of accounting records, and assists with the preparation of Legal and GAAP financial reports.

FLSA

Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range

$5178 per month (Step 1) -$5831 per month (Step 7)

CSU Classification Salary Range

$5178 per month (Step 1) -$7543 per month (Step 20)

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Recruitment Type

Regular (Probationary)

Time Base

Full-Time

Department Information

Accounting Services is responsible for Sacramento State’s financial record keeping, ensuring that the University operates in compliance with standard accounting and regulatory practices.

The staff processes comprehensive, accurate and timely financial information for reporting and management decision making, and conducts financial transactions such as expenditure transfers, chargebacks, cost recovery and assignment of General Ledger chart strings.

Abilities:

In addition to those of the Accountant I, ability to apply accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting problems; analyze and interpret accounting data; prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports; utilize problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and principles; make decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities; communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non-accountants.

Experience:

Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.

Education:

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.

RequiredQualifications

Knowledge of:

• 1. GAAP including varied technical accounting principles and practices used in the most difficult and complex financial record keeping and reporting.
• 2. Governmental and fund accounting principles and procedures, and related accounting system requirements.
• 3. Internal control methods and related laws, rules, and regulations.
• 4. Methods and techniques of auditing, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records and responding to requests for information from auditors.
• 5. Student financial aid accounting and reporting requirements.

Ability to:

• 6. Use excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of applications including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, internet and complex financial accounting systems.
• 7. Analyze data, develop, and maintain complex statistical and management reports.
• 8. Use problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems.
• 9. Create reports, charts, and queries to address specific user needs and to prepare financial reports, work papers, and compliance data for University management decision making.
• 10. Make decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities.
• 11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships, and communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying complex and technical professional accounting information to non-accountants.
• 12. Maintain a strong customer focus while working in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload, ongoing deadlines and frequent interruptions.
• 13. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Condition of Employment

• Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

PreferredQualifications

• 14. Knowledge of Federal, State, California State University (CSU) and Sacramento State practices, policies and procedures.
• 15. Experience working with PeopleSoft / Oracle Financial System applications.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and cover letter.

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol.

The lush, 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million.

“As California's capital university, Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead, serve, and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution, an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Black Serving Institution, and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.”

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery.

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics ofCleryAct crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at [e-mail] .

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

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 before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.