Accountant II

California State University, Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

7d • $5,178 - $7,543 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant II works under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, Accounting Services, and receives direction from other experienced accountants. The role requires independent analysis and maintenance of accounting records, and assists with preparation of legal and GAAP financial reports. Accounting Services is responsible for Sacramento State’s financial record keeping and compliance with standard accounting and regulatory practices. The department processes financial information for reporting and management decision-making, and handles transactions such as expenditure transfers, chargebacks, cost recovery, and assignment of General Ledger chart strings.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, including technical accounting principles and practices used in complex financial record keeping and reporting.
• Knowledge of governmental and fund accounting principles and procedures, related accounting system requirements, and internal control methods and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of student financial aid accounting and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures, statistical and mathematical presentation of data, and current word processing, spreadsheet, web browser, query, integrated financial, and records management systems.
• Ability to apply accounting principles to complex accounting problems; analyze and interpret accounting data; and prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports.
• Ability to use problem-solving techniques, apply applicable rules and policies, and make decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with spreadsheets, word processing, databases, the internet, and complex financial accounting systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people inside and outside the unit, including conveying complex technical information to non-accountants.
• Ability to maintain customer focus 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.
• 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, or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Federal, State, CSU, and Sacramento State practices, policies, and procedures.
• Experience working with PeopleSoft / Oracle Financial System applications.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze and maintain accounting records.
• Assist with preparation of legal and GAAP financial reports.
• Analyze data and develop and maintain complex statistical and management reports.
• Create reports, charts, and queries to meet user needs and prepare financial reports, work papers, and compliance data for University management decision-making.
• Audit, verify, balance, and reconcile accounting records and respond to auditors’ requests for information.
• Make decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities.
• Communicate technical accounting information to non-accountants and maintain effective working relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level