Job no: 545437
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Position Description

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Accounting Services is responsible for the analysis, review, recording and reconciliation of all transactional activity received from the sub-ledger modules into the general ledger. Reconciliation of general ledger data is performed on a monthly basis to the highest degree of accuracy. Accounting Services provides assistance to departments, staff and administrators in understanding and resolving any issues with transactions and department level accounts.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent to five years of professional level accounting experience.
• 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.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Current CPA license preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); office methods and procedures; 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.
• General knowledge of governmental accounting and internal control methods and related laws, rules, and regulations.
• Working knowledge of federal student financial aid annual reporting requirements, and quarterly grant reporting requirements.

• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure accounting systems and procedures comply with administrative policies and acceptable standards.
• Financial Analysis: Interpret financial reports, identify problem areas, and prepare complex financial statements.
• Account Reconciliation: Analyze and reconcile account balances to external data.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement changes to accounting internal control procedures and business processes.
• Financial Aid Analysis: Analyze, interpret, report, and reconcile various financial aid data.
• Technical Consultation: Provide expert advice to campus administrators and represent the university to external organizations.
• Leadership: May provide direction to other professional and technical staff.