Accountant II

About the role

This position works under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, Accounting Services, and receives direction from other experienced accountants. The position requires independent analysis, maintenance of accounting records, and assists with the preparation of Legal and GAAP financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to analyze and maintain accounting records.
• Assists with the preparation of Legal and GAAP financial reports.
• Applies accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting problems.
• Analyzes and interprets accounting data.
• Prepares clear, accurate financial statements and reports.
• Utilizes problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems.
• Makes decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities.
• Communicates effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non-accountants.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Office methods and procedures.
• Statistical and mathematical presentation of data.
• Advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
• Web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems, and/or other types of records management systems.
• Understanding of internal control methods.
• Working knowledge of federal financial aid annual reporting requirements, and quarterly grant reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of Required Qualifications: GAAP including varied technical accounting principles and practices used in the most difficult and complex financial record keeping and reporting.
• Governmental and fund accounting principles and procedures, and related accounting system requirements.
• Internal control methods and related laws, rules, and regulations.
• Methods and techniques of auditing, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records and responding to requests for information from auditors.
• Student financial aid accounting and reporting requirements.

Skills

• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of applications including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, internet, and complex financial accounting systems.
• Analyze data, develop, and maintain complex statistical and management reports.
• Create reports, charts, and queries to address specific user needs and to prepare financial reports, work papers, and compliance data for University management decision making.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, and communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying complex and technical professional accounting information to non-accountants.
• Maintain a strong customer focus while working in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload, ongoing deadlines, and frequent interruptions.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits are provided, including:

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Pay

Salary range: $5,178 per month (Step 1) - $7,543 per month (Step 20)

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Position works on-site.

Department Information

Accounting Services is responsible for Sacramento State’s financial record keeping, ensuring that the University operates in compliance with standard accounting and regulatory practices. The staff processes comprehensive, accurate, and timely financial information for reporting and management decision making, and conducts financial transactions such as expenditure transfers, chargebacks, cost recovery, and assignment of General Ledger chart strings.

Documents Needed to Apply

• (2) Resume
• Cover Letter

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).