Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) Fund Coordinator - University Accounting and Reporting

CSU Careers•San Luis, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of University Accounting and Reporting and exercising a high degree of independence, the incumbent serves as the program administrator for the university’s Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) funds. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with CSU policy, California Education Code, and campus guidelines through the analysis of financial data, coordination of the annual funding and proposal processes, and development of policies and procedures that promote fiscal integrity and program accountability. The incumbent maintains comprehensive records, prepares reports and recommendations for senior leadership, and provides expert consultation to faculty, staff, and student stakeholders. In addition, the position supports the IRA Advisory Committee, facilitates effective communication across the campus, and delivers training to ensure the transparent, effective, and compliant use of IRA resources.

Requirements

Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
Thorough knowledge of office methods and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of statistical and mathematical presentation of data.
Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports.
Ability to apply accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting problems.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and principles.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
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

Serve as the program administrator for the university’s Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) funds.
Ensure compliance with CSU policy, California Education Code, and campus guidelines.
Analyze financial data.
Coordinate the annual funding and proposal processes.
Develop policies and procedures that promote fiscal integrity and program accountability.
Maintain comprehensive records.
Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
Provide expert consultation to faculty, staff, and student stakeholders.
Support the IRA Advisory Committee.
Facilitate effective communication across the campus.
Deliver training to ensure the transparent, effective, and compliant use of IRA resources.