Accountant I

About the role

Join San Diego State University's Accounting Services team and contribute to the financial operations that keep one of California's leading public universities running smoothly. This role offers the opportunity to build your accounting career while working with a collaborative team dedicated to accuracy, service, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounts receivable cycle, including customer maintenance and reporting, cost recovery, lease and billing management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Review and analyze financial transactions to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and University procedures.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and other accounting documentation that support month-end and year-end reporting activities.
• Partner with campus departments to resolve accounting questions and support day-to-day financial operations.
• Contribute to business process improvements, documentation, and other accounting projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits

Full benefits package includes generous time off, retirement, health coverage, education support, and optional offerings.

Pay

Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines. Hiring salary not expected to exceed $4,755/month.

Schedule

Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

Department Summary

The Department of Financial Operations is responsible for the financial and budgetary controls and procedures of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. The University Controller’s Office is responsible for the maintenance of the University’s general and subsidiary ledgers for all operating and self-supporting funds. The University Controller’s Office oversees and coordinates the reconciliation and reporting of all financial transactions of the University.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.