Accountant II

About the role

The Accountant II position is responsible for performing day-to-day financial and managerial accounting and financial reporting activities related to expenses and accounts payable. Key responsibilities include completing account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, analyzing financial transactions, and preparing financial statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial transactions and reports for correctness and completeness.
• Recommend and prepare adjustments, journal entries, reports, and transfers of expenditures.
• Review accounts payable accounts and clearing accounts for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Complete schedules for various business units, funds, and accounts for monthly reporting and the annual audit.
• Prepare fluctuation analysis and assist with developing, maintaining, and completing accurate financial records.
• Assist with audits, Public Record Act Request (PRA), and legal year-end close.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and footnotes in support of the annual audit.
• Prepare budget variance statements, supporting schedules, and notes in support of management reporting.
• Review existing accounting processes and procedures and recommend improvements.
• Train campus users with Payment Services processes and procedures.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience. Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Regular and reliable attendance is required. Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards; office methods and procedures; statistical and mathematical presentation of data; general understanding of internal control methods; ability to apply accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting problems; ability to analyze and interpret accounting data and prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports; ability to utilize problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems; ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and principles; ability to make decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities; strong skills in communicating effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non-Accountants; proficiency with query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems; working knowledge of financial statement process and Board reporting processes; ability to prepare financial statements and reports; demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism; ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems; excellent communication skills; ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures; excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines; excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email; working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure; willingness to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development; ability to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in PeopleSoft, Oracle, Concur Travel and Expense Program, and/or Jaggaer Systems
• Change management skills and experience
• Knowledge of integrated ERP systems
• Demonstrated skills in a higher education institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude

Benefits

CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more!