Accountant I

at  California State University

Job no: 545566
Work type: Staff
Location: East Bay
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Salary and BenefitsPLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $4,453.00 per month to $5,500.00 per month.
Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.
For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.
This position may be eligible to participate in the Cal State East Bay hybrid telecommute program subject to management approval.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Equivalent to two (2) years of professional level of accounting experience.

Education:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of statistical and mathematical presentation of data.
• Advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions and policy guidelines.
• Ability to analyze financial and statistical data and draw conclusions.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non-Accountants.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience with ORACLE Peoplesoft Finance Application.
• Advanced skill level in Excel.
• Experience in general ledger reconciliation.
• Strong customer service skills.

Assure the proper recording and documentation of financial transactions and contribute to audit process:

• Run monthly processes.
• Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare assigned annual legal entries and GAAP entries.
• Processes expenditure transfers.
• Prepare fluctuation analysis and audit sample selections.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations (i.e. endowment/current use gifts).
• Prepare and update lead sheets and other supporting schedules.
• Prepare clear, concise, referenced work papers that support the assigned work.
• Review automated allocation entries for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness.
• Review funds and accounts for abnormal balances, accuracy, completeness and appropriateness.
• Verify that the chart field string is correct and appropriate when processing all transactions.
• Verify delegation of authority when processing transactions.
• Enter assets in PeopleSoft Asset Management module and reconcile.

Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports, statements, and records:

• Conduct extensive financial data compilation, querying and drilling on large volumes of financial data; and use integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems.
• Run reports, public queries and review for abnormal balances, accuracy, completeness and appropriateness and report results.
• Reconcile reports and financial data with financial statements on file.
• Correct and reconcile account balances to external data.
• Prepare routine financial reports and statements.

Examine documents for conformance to established policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); compliance:

• Examine financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established policies and procedures and general accounting standards.
• Provide input to the documentation and maintenance of business processes, standards and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clear, concise, business process guides that explain how to perform the work assigned.
• Be knowledgeable of University and Auxiliaries policies and procedures and keep current on changes and new policies and procedures related to Accounting.
• Apply the University and Auxiliaries policies and procedures when performing tasks.
• Document and maintain business processes, standards and procedures, trust fund agreements.

Identify actual or potential problems and recommend corrective action:

• Compute and estimate the effect of proposed changes on operating programs or accounting operations.
• Resolve problems associated with incorrect entries, deviations from established procedures, and other inconsistencies with accounting principles.
• Immediately report noncompliance with the University accounting practices and procedures.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Provide initial troubleshooting of financial systems problems and participate in the design and installation of financial systems upgrades and required testing and verification of results.
• May be assigned responsibility for providing training, guidance, and assistance to other employees and may provide work direction to other professional and/or technical staff.
• Other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the Accountant I classification.