Senior On-Campus Accountant: Financial Reporting

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University on University drives in Orange, CA, seeks a Sr. Staff Accountant to support university accounting, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, and revenue/expense monitoring.

The role requires handling sensitive information with confidentiality and reports to the Director of Accounting. The position is full-time, on campus, non-exempt, with a focus on complex financial analysis and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional payroll or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency with PeopleSoft and Excel.
• Strong confidentiality and data protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and payroll-related items.
• Prepare journal entries and cost transfers as needed.
• Monitor budget-to-actual variances and assist with year-end close.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with university policies.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, Financial Aid and IT on reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field

5 years of professional payroll/general accounting experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

Chapman University on University drives in Orange, CA, seeks a Sr. Staff Accountant to support university accounting, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, and revenue/expense monitoring.

The role requires handling sensitive information with confidentiality and reports to the Director of Accounting. The position is full-time, on campus, non-exempt, with a focus on complex financial analysis and process improvements.