Staff Accountant

Associated Students, San Diego State University•San Diego, CA

34d•$31 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant's primary duties are managing and maintaining fixed assets, internal audits, census reporting, year-end-close and policy maintenance. The position will also support the accounts payable and accounts receivable areas with account reconciliations, and batch audits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or related field required
Two years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Strong Microsoft Office and Google Workspace abilities required
Four years of experience in keeping or reviewing financial or statistical records, including general ledger
Anti-Harassment Training for Supervisors
Workplace Violence Prevention
Data Security & Privacy
Gender Awareness Training
Cash handling training

Nice To Haves

Cash Handling experience preferred
Experience with computerized accounting systems preferred

Responsibilities

Assistance with the annual audit of the financial statements as well as the annual compliance audit of the Children's Center and annual tax filing including UBI analysis and reporting.
Full responsibility of the Fixed Asset reporting function maintained within Sage Fixed Asset system (FAS). Quarterly roll-forward schedules to be maintained & documented.
Final review of the Accounts Payable batches; specifically focused on coding of Fixed Asset acquisitions.
Oversight and maintenance of lease reporting in compliance with ASC 842 and CSU guidelines and policies
Responsibility for annual CSU Self Assessments, including follow-up and remediations as a result of the audit
Review & approval of daily bank entries, along with the Desktop Deposit entries. Ensure entries are being recorded correctly. Provide assistance as needed in the bank reconciliation process.
Verification that clearing accounts are being reconciled monthly. Work with Accounts Receivable Technician to research Unidentified Deposits & record appropriately.
In collaboration with Finance Director, conducts annual review of organizational policies ensuring compliance with CSU guidelines and sound business practices.
Maintenance & documentation of monthly & quarterly internal control compliance functions, including petty cash/vault counts, purchasing card audits & fixed asset verification.
Review & submit quarterly reconciliations for key accounts to document final approval by Accounting Manager and/or Finance Director.
Complete required annual census filings.
Manage unclaimed property (escheatment) process for all states. Work with appropriate staff to continuously monitor outstanding checks.
Quarterly reconciliation and reporting of A.S. loans and payments
Assists others in department with special tasks as assigned