Property Analyst - Fiscal Services Property Accounting

CSU Careers•San Luis, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of University Accounting and Reporting and with lead work direction provided by the Lead Property Analyst, the Property Analyst performs a range of technical and analytical duties in support of the University’s property control program serving the San Luis Obispo and Solano campuses. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete property records within the centralized asset management system, including processing acquisitions, transfers, adjustments, and dispositions in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Property Analyst reviews financial and property-related documentation to identify reportable assets, determines appropriate classifications, and ensures compliance with CSU, University, and applicable regulatory requirements. The position applies established guidelines to resolve routine and moderately complex issues, conducts reconciliations, assists with inventory activities, and supports audit preparation by compiling and verifying required documentation. The incumbent collaborates with campus departments to provide guidance on property procedures, responds to inquiries, and contributes to the ongoing maintenance of internal controls and documentation. The position may provide guidance to student assistants and supports the effective day-to-day administration of the property management function. Property Accounting oversees the University’s property control program, ensuring accurate tracking and management of assets throughout their lifecycle in compliance with CSU policy and regulatory requirements. The department maintains the asset management system; supports campus-wide inventory processes, audit readiness, and reporting, while providing guidance and internal controls to safeguard University assets.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply CSU and University policies and procedures related to property administration and control.
Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of University organizational structures and administrative processes.
Strong analytical skills to review financial transactions; identify and record new property; calculate acquisition costs and subsequent adjustments; and apply working knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP as related to capital assets and financial recordkeeping.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing property transactions and physical inventory information, anticipate problems proactively, and determine appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
Skill in researching, developing, and evaluating policies and programs, including collecting, interpreting, and presenting data to support sound conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to independently establish priorities and plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in situations involving multiple and competing demands.
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university.
One year of technical or administrative experience.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Maintaining accurate and complete property records within the centralized asset management system.
Processing acquisitions, transfers, adjustments, and dispositions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Reviewing financial and property-related documentation to identify reportable assets and determine appropriate classifications.
Ensuring compliance with CSU, University, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Applying established guidelines to resolve routine and moderately complex issues.
Conducting reconciliations.
Assisting with inventory activities.
Supporting audit preparation by compiling and verifying required documentation.
Collaborating with campus departments to provide guidance on property procedures.
Responding to inquiries.
Contributing to the ongoing maintenance of internal controls and documentation.
Providing guidance to student assistants.
Supporting the effective day-to-day administration of the property management function.