Staff Accountant I: GAAP & Governmental Accounting

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is seeking an accounting professional to analyze, maintain and reconcile records and assist with GAAP financial reporting. The role supports financial reporting, transfers, and GL allocations.

The position emphasizes compliance with CAFS/GAAP and requires interaction with a wide range of university stakeholders while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and varied accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with governmental and fund accounting and related systems.
• Ability to audit, balance, reconcile accounting records and respond to information requests.
• Proficiency with computer applications and financial accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, maintain and reconcile accounting records and assist with GAAP financial reports.
• Process financial information for reporting and management decision making.
• Perform expenditure transfers, chargebacks, cost recovery and GL string assignments.
• Prepare and present reports and supporting data as required.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Governmental accounting

Fund accounting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related field

Job description

California State University, Sacramento is seeking an accounting professional to analyze, maintain and reconcile records and assist with GAAP financial reporting. The role supports financial reporting, transfers, and GL allocations.

The position emphasizes compliance with CAFS/GAAP and requires interaction with a wide range of university stakeholders while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.