GAAP Accountant II: Financial Reporting & Analysis

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Job summary

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo seeks an Accountant to perform intermediate GAAP-based accounting services. The role involves classifying and reconciling financial data, supporting audits, and presenting findings to stakeholders within University Accounting and Reporting.

The incumbent will work under the Assistant Director, contributing to internal and external reporting, system processing, and policy implementation across related financial areas.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting practices.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Ability to research applicable policies and communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Classify, examine, reconcile, and report financial transactions.
• Support audit processes and system processing activities.
• Present on accounting topics to groups and participate in CSU committees.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Integrated accounting systems

Query tools

Records management systems

Job description

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo seeks an Accountant to perform intermediate GAAP-based accounting services. The role involves classifying and reconciling financial data, supporting audits, and presenting findings to stakeholders within University Accounting and Reporting.

The incumbent will work under the Assistant Director, contributing to internal and external reporting, system processing, and policy implementation across related financial areas.