Accountant II (Temp)

San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

1d • $5,178 - $7,543 • Hybrid

About The Position

San Diego State University is seeking an experienced and adaptable Accountant II (Temporary, 12-month) to support critical accounting operations during a period of significant business process and system transformation. This temporary 12-month position was created to help the Accounting Services team navigate a period of significant change. As SDSU continues work on a major financial systems implementation, we are seeking an experienced accountant to help resolve outstanding issues, improve processes, strengthen reconciliations, and provide operational support as needed during the implementation. The Accountant II will work across multiple accounting functions to identify and resolve discrepancies, perform complex reconciliations and analysis, support month-end and year-end activities, assist with implementation-related cleanup efforts, improve business processes, and provide backup support to ensure continuity of operations during this transition period. The position may support a variety of accounting activities, including general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting, transaction analysis, issue resolution, and other accounting operations as departmental priorities evolve. The ideal candidate is a self-directed accounting professional who thrives in a changing environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and can balance implementation-related projects with ongoing operational responsibilities. Successful candidates will be adaptable, collaborative, and willing to step into a variety of accounting assignments to support team and departmental goals.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to apply accounting principles to complex financial transactions, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research, reconcile, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets, financial systems, reporting tools, and other technologies for managing and analyzing financial data.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable accounting policies, regulations, and internal controls.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and balance implementation-related projects with ongoing operational responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively and explain financial information to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar ERP platforms.
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Governmental, public sector, higher education, or other highly regulated accounting experience is preferred.
• Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve discrepancies across multiple accounting functions.
• Perform complex reconciliations and analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end activities.
• Assist with implementation-related cleanup efforts.
• Improve business processes.
• Provide backup support to ensure continuity of operations during the transition period.
• Support general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting, transaction analysis, issue resolution, and other accounting operations as departmental priorities evolve.

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.

What This Job Offers

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