Staff Accountant

Fresno Pacific University•Fresno, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant plays a key role within the University's Business Office, contributing to the financial stewardship of a mission-driven institution dedicated to higher education. This position supports a broad range of accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting functions, helping to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and policies specific to higher education and nonprofit organizations. This role offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly supports the University's academic mission while gaining exposure to diverse accounting operations, budgeting processes, financial analysis, and institutional reporting.

Requirements

Two to three years of public accounting experience.
Associates degree in accounting
Skilled in Excel, Word, Tax Software, and Thomson

Nice To Haves

Four to five years of public accounting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Windows environment.

Responsibilities

Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate
Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others
Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset
Support Director of Budget with annual budgets to ensure a timely process
Assist Director of Budget with monthly monitoring of budget-to-actuals to control expenses
Assist Director of Budget with creation and revision of internal budget reports as required
Assist with gathering historical data as requested by Budget Managers
Perform monthly bank reconciliations
Assist with annual audit schedules
Review all credit card expense reports for budget number accuracy and make any necessary changes
Reconcile various general ledger accounts
Reconcile payroll module and the general ledger for all salaries and wages
Maintain a listing of all lease payments during the fiscal year
Reconcile accounts payable monthly
Reconcile donor system contributions to the general ledger monthly
Back up for accounts payable and cash receipts
Ability to handle and work with interruptions during normal office hours.
Demonstrated organizational capabilities, detail orientation, and the ability to handle multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues in a context of a Christian University, integrating your Christian faith into your role and responsibilities.
Embrace the mission, vision , and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations , and support the ideals and practices articulated in " The Fresno Pacific Idea "
Uphold and advance Fresno Pacific University’s commitment to Christ-centered higher education, holistic student development, and serving diverse communities.
Other job duties as assigned