Accountant II: GAAP & Financial Reporting

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

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.