Accountant II

About the role

The Accountant II position under the supervision of the Director of Payment Services performs 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 assisting with the implementation of new campus-wide payment services systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform, review, and analyze accounting and financial activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Analyze financial transactions and reports for correctness, appropriateness, 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 (actuals vs prior year, actuals vs budget, actual vs projections).
• Maintain, reconcile, and update monthly schedules for financial reporting.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of detailed schedules and financial records.
• Assist with audits, Public Record Act Request (PRA), legal year-end close, and GAAP 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.
• Provide lead direction, training, and guidance on accounting policies and processes.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• 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

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Additional Experience: Substitution for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Advanced Degree: Substitution for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Skills: Thorough knowledge of GAAP, FASB, 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; demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism; excellent communication skills; ability to interpret, communicate, and apply policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; 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.

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!