Senior GAAP Accountant – Higher Education

California State University-Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,587 - 73,856; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento seeks an Accountant III to perform advanced professional accounting work under GAAP, including analyses, reconciliations, and coordination of financial reporting for the university and its auxiliaries.

The role requires extensive knowledge of GAAP and government/fund accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to supervise staff and liaise with auditors. Regular hours Monday–Friday, on-site in Sacramento; exempt from overtime.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and complex financial reporting.
• Experience with government/fund accounting and financial systems.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounting records.
• Familiarity with auditing and external reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead work direction and oversight to staff.
• Coordinate preparation of GAAP, Single Audit, NCAA statements.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external auditors.
• Analyze and reconcile accounting records and ensure accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Budget analysis

Office tools

Auditing techniques

Data retrieval systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PeopleSoft/Oracle

Job description

California State University, Sacramento seeks an Accountant III to perform advanced professional accounting work under GAAP, including analyses, reconciliations, and coordination of financial reporting for the university and its auxiliaries.

The role requires extensive knowledge of GAAP and government/fund accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to supervise staff and liaise with auditors. Regular hours Monday–Friday, on-site in Sacramento; exempt from overtime.