Accountant III

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,587 - 95,540; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento seeks an experienced accounting professional to perform advanced GAAP work, coordinate audits, and prepare financial statements in line with SCO, Chancellor’s Office, ICSUAM, GAAP and university policies. The role requires independent analysis, strong communication, and leadership for staff.

It will coordinate legal, GAAP and other financial reporting, serve as primary contact for auditors, and ensure timely, accurate records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and complex financial record keeping.
• Experience with governmental/fund accounting and budgeting processes.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced GAAP-based accounting work and reconcile complex records.
• Coordinate preparation of Legal, GAAP, Single Audit, NCAA and other financial statements; liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Provide expertise, lead oversight to other staff and ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Government/fund accounting

Budgeting & analysis

Strong communication

Auditing techniques

Excel pivot tables

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5 years of relevant experience

Tools

PeopleSoft/Oracle Financial System

Job description

Apply now Job no: 559256 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 Date: Thursday, July 23rd @ 11:55pm (Posting will remain open until filled)

Eligibility

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

Under the general direction of the Senior Director, this position performs advanced professional accounting work requiring extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive understanding of accounting practices and a working knowledge of federal student financial aid and grant reporting. This includes detailed examination of the complex University and Auxiliary Organization financial records for completeness and accuracy in conformance with established policies and procedures dictated by State Controller’s Office (SCO), Chancellor’s Office (CO), Integrated CSU Administrative Manual (ICSUAM), GAAP and University Policies. The position requires substantial independence, judgement and discretion and provides expertise, lead work direction and oversight to other professional and technical staff. This position requires independent analysis, maintenance and reconciliation of complex accounting records. This position will coordinate the preparation of Legal, GAAP, Single Audit, NCAA and other financial statements, reports and supporting documentation and will serve as the primary contact for internal and external auditors.

FLSA

Exempt (not eligible for overtime compensation under FLSA)

Anticipated Hiring Range

$5,877.00 per month (Step 1) -$6,618.00 per month (Step 7)

CSU Classification Salary Range

$5,877.00 per month (Step 1) -$8,561.00 per month (Step 20)

Educational Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required 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/or fund accounting principles and procedures and accounting system requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of the accounting and budgeting system and program areas.
• Principles of budget preparation, analysis, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of procedures, policies, rules, and practices affecting the development, maintenance, and control of fiscal record keeping systems including Microsoft office applications and functions such as pivot tables, charts, and graphs.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of auditing, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records.
• Knowledge of principles and practices used in establishing and maintaining files and information retrieval systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying complex and technical professional accounting information to non-Accountants.
• Ability to organize and plan work and projects while handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot issues from the financial systems.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring attention to detail.
• Ability to train others in new skills and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a strong customer focus while working in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload, ongoing deadlines and frequent interruptions.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Federal, State, California State University (CSU) and Sacramento State practices, policies and procedures.
• Experience working in Higher Education, preferably the California State University system.
• Experience working with PeopleSoft/Oracle Financial System applications.
• Experience testing new or upgraded software/application functionality.
• Experience conducting various presentations/training sessions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.