Accountant I or II

Online Employment System•Chico, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) department at California State University, Chico (CSU, Chico) provides comprehensive financial services contributing to the University's financial statements and reporting cycles to the CSU Chancellor’s Office and the California State Controller’s Office. This role involves performing accounting assignments, classifying, examining, and analyzing financial transactions, and utilizing spreadsheet applications, data analysis tools, and integrated accounting systems. Responsibilities include month-end closing, reconciliation of financial transactions, auxiliary enterprise fund accounting, and providing guidance on accounting standards. The position supports annual University year-end financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Accountant I performs assignments under direction to expand experience and develop professional judgment, while the Accountant II performs complex professional-level tasks under general direction, with a thorough knowledge of GAAP and continuous evaluation of operational practices for compliance with evolving accounting standards.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities (Accountant I).
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field, and full-time equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience (Accountant II).
Equivalent to two years of professional level accounting experience (Accountant II).
Ability to apply knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of the accounting profession.
Proficiency with spreadsheet applications.
Proficiency with querying data analysis tools.
Proficiency with general ledger of multi-module integrated accounting systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting (Preference for both Accountant I and II).
Experience with month/fiscal year close processes (Preference for both Accountant I and II).
Experience with a multi-module accounting system or specific experience in general and subsidiary ledgers (Preference for both Accountant I and II).
Advanced use and experience with MS Excel creating complex spreadsheets for large data sets (Preference for both Accountant I and II).
Experience with the creation of data queries and analysis (Preference for both Accountant I and II).
CPA/CPS Candidate (Preference for Accountant II).
Demonstrated experience in accounting related to GAAP financial statement audits and audit workpaper preparation (Preference for Accountant II).

Responsibilities

Independently performs accounting assignments designed to expand practical experience and develop professional judgment in the application of accounting principles (Accountant I).
Independently performs complex professional level accounting tasks informed by a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (Accountant II).
Classifies, examines, and analyzes financial transactions.
Utilizes spreadsheet applications, querying data analysis tools, and general ledger of multi-module integrated accounting systems.
Performs month-end closing, which entails correction and reconciliation of University financial transactions.
Handles auxiliary enterprise fund accounting.
Provides guidance for accounting problems and application of accounting standards for colleagues in the FAR department and financial budget representatives in campus departments.
Supports the annual University year-end financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Continuously evaluates existing operational practices and adapts as necessary to maintain compliance with ever-changing general and governmental accounting standards (Accountant II).