Accounting Manager

About the role

The San José State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. DEI are core values of the organization, aiming to attract, retain, and develop employees who reflect the community and society where we work and live.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core accounting operations, including accounts receivable, cash application, collections, revenue recognition (including deferred revenue), and monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy between subsidiary records and the general ledger.
• Manage month-end close activities in coordination with the controller, including review of trial balance accounts, identification and correction of discrepancies, and support of financial accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee account reconciliation activities, including bank accounts (operating, payroll, and other designated accounts), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with financial records and systems.
• Manage fixed asset and lease accounting functions, including the administration, recording, reporting, and maintenance of related financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee risk management and associated compliance activities in coordination with the accounts receivable coordinator, ensuring appropriate administration and support across the organization.
• Review insurance renewals, cost allocation, and registration administration activities, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and support of organizational operations.
• Oversee business property reporting, census reporting, and tax exemption filing activities, ensuring accurate documentation, timely submissions, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support audit and financial reporting requirements, including preparation of schedules, supporting documentation, and analysis for annual and special audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. Six years of progressive responsibility in accounting and financial recordkeeping. Hands-on experience with Workday preferred.
• Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise and provide guidance to one or more accounting team members.

Qualification Details

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), with understanding of nonprofit accounting and federal grant regulations, including OMB circulars; familiarity with audit practices and federal auditing standards, including single audit requirements preferred. Strong analytical skills in reviewing, reconciling, and interpreting complex financial data, with the ability to draw sound conclusions and prepare accurate financial reports and supporting documentation. Ability to apply sound independent judgment within established guidelines, demonstrating initiative in resolving accounting issues and ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and maintain effective working relationships across teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel) and other financial systems such as Workday, with strong mathematical and data analysis skills.

Benefits

The SJSURF provides an excellent benefits package to benefited employees, including:

• Four company health insurance plans to choose from (employee contributions differ according to plan and level of coverage).
• Employer-paid dental and vision for both employee and eligible dependents.
• Life, AD&D, LTD with supplemental coverage opportunities.
• 14 paid federal & state holidays.
• Retail retirement Plan: 403 (b) employee contribution plan component and a 403 (b) employer contribution component, which vests immediately.
• Vacation-hour accruals and separate sick-hour accumulations.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid training and professional-development conferences.

Reasonable Accommodation

The SJSURF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental disabilities in the employment, recruitment, examination, interviewing, and hiring processes. If you are a job seeker with a physical or mental disability, and you require a reasonable accommodation to search, apply, or interview for a job opening or otherwise need a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact us at foundation-jobs@sjsu.edu. In the email message, please indicate your full name, phone number and the type of assistance required. You must not reveal the underlying medical reason for your needed reasonable accommodation or otherwise disclose confidential medical information.

About the SJSU Research Foundation

SJSURF employment is separate and distinct from San José State University (SJSU) or state of California employment. SJSURF employees are not employees of SJSU or of the state of California. SJSURF is a non-profit auxiliary of SJSU. SJSURF is totally self-supported. The majority of the organization’s funding comes from the federal government, and other public and private entities. With annual revenues totaling over $65 million, programs managed through SJSURF cover a rich diversity of applied research, public services, and educational-related activities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment or services are not subjected to discrimination. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. This policy is in accordance with federal, state and local laws and reaffirms the Research Foundation’s continuing commitment to both the spirit and intent of equal employment opportunity laws and policies. San José State University Research Foundation is an EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Learn more about our organizations EEO and AAP policy by visiting our website HERE. Data metrics on the AAP is available for review upon request. Please also visit OFCCP for additional resources: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.