Accountant II

California State University, Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

6d • $5,178 - $7,543 • Onsite

About The Position

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. The department, 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.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures
• Knowledge of 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
• General understanding of internal control methods
• Working knowledge of federal financial aid annual reporting requirements, and quarterly grant reporting requirements
• Ability to apply accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting problems
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data
• Ability to 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
• Ability to communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non-accountants
• Knowledge of GAAP including varied technical accounting principles and practices used in the most difficult and complex financial record keeping and reporting
• Knowledge of governmental and fund accounting principles and procedures, and related accounting system requirements
• Knowledge of internal control methods and related laws, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of auditing, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records and responding to requests for information from auditors
• Knowledge of student financial aid accounting and reporting requirements
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of applications including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, internet and complex financial accounting systems
• Ability to analyze data, develop, and maintain complex statistical and management reports
• Ability to use problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems
• Ability to 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
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities
• Ability to 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
• Ability to 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
• 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 which provides the required knowledge and abilities

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Independent analysis
• Maintenance of accounting records
• Assists with the preparation of Legal and GAAP financial reports
• Processes comprehensive, accurate and timely financial information for reporting and management decision making
• Conducts financial transactions such as expenditure transfers, chargebacks, cost recovery, and assignment of General Ledger chart strings

Benefits

• Best-in-class Benefits
• CSU Total Compensation

What This Job Offers

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