Senior Accountant: GAAP & Month-End Close

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico State is seeking an Accountant I or II in Chico, CA. The role supports Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) and contributes to the university’s financial statements and reporting cycle to state offices. The incumbent applies GAAP, performs month-end close, and assists with budget and campus department analyses.

The position emphasizes professional judgment, accurate data analysis, and collaboration with FAR and budget representatives to ensure compliant financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field.
• Experience with spreadsheet applications and general ledger systems.

Responsibilities

• Month-end closing, correction and reconciliation of University financial transactions.
• Guidance for accounting problems and application of accounting standards for FAR and campus teams.
• Support year-end financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

Skills

GAAP

Month-end close

Spreadsheet

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Chico State is seeking an Accountant I or II in Chico, CA. The role supports Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) and contributes to the university’s financial statements and reporting cycle to state offices. The incumbent applies GAAP, performs month-end close, and assists with budget and campus department analyses.

The position emphasizes professional judgment, accurate data analysis, and collaboration with FAR and budget representatives to ensure compliant financial reporting.