GAAP-Focused Accountant I - Full-Time

The California State University; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CalPERS enrollment

Paid holidays

Education fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks an Accountant I to perform accounting duties and support receiving and disbursing university funds and recording financial transactions under the direction of the General Accounting and Reporting Manager.

The Accountant I role is an entry-level professional position applying GAAP knowledge, with responsibilities to generate routine financial reports and statements and to analyze transactions, developing professional judgment.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and ability to apply accounting principles in daily work.
• Familiarity with office methods, data presentation, and spreadsheet usage.
• Ability to analyze financial data and communicate results clearly.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and basic financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting duties and support for receiving and disbursing funds and recording transactions under supervision.
• Generate routine financial reports and statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze financial data and contribute to professional judgment and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Office methods

Data analysis

Spreadsheet & word processing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Integrated financial systems

Job description

California State University, Fresno seeks an Accountant I to perform accounting duties and support receiving and disbursing university funds and recording financial transactions under the direction of the General Accounting and Reporting Manager.

The Accountant I role is an entry-level professional position applying GAAP knowledge, with responsibilities to generate routine financial reports and statements and to analyze transactions, developing professional judgment.