University Accountant Fresno State

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Seeking a motivated University Accountant to join the vibrant community at California State University, Fresno! Enhance your career while enjoying exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid schedule in Fresno, CA. Immerse yourself in the world's largest public four-year university system, contributing directly to its financial health. This is a unique opportunity to tackle challenging tasks like preparing reconciliations and crafting precise journal entries. You'll thrive in this collaborative environment as you leverage your GAAP expertise and strong customer service skills to excel across diverse accounting needs. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waivers, retirement plans, generous vacation days and much more! 

Take the first step in joining the supportive team at Fresno State and apply today!

Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source’s client, California State University Fresno, is recruiting an Accountant to join their Accounting Services team in Fresno, California.   

Internally this position is titled Accountant II. 

This position reports directly to the General Accounting and Reporting Manager and is a member of Accounting Services. Accounting Services is under the Division of Administrative Services which reports to the Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer.  

Did you know? California State University system is the largest public four-year university system in the world, with more than 486,000 students, and 56,000 faculty and staff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqVB150TbD8  

https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/accountingservices/index.html 

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Prepare complex reconciliations and resolve reconciling items by the end of the following month. 
• Prepare and update lead sheets, supporting schedules and reports. 
• Review entries for accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, and update when required. 
• Analyze subsystems’ transactions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness, and reconcile to the ledgers and financial reporting reports and schedules and make corrections or recommendations. 
• Run reports, queries and review for abnormal balances, accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness; investigate and resolve findings and report results. 
• Prepare monthly and annual analysis reports. 
• Prepare “Prepared by Client” audit schedules. 
• Prepare journal entries. 
• Prepare sample audit selections. 
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes.  

• Complies information necessary for the preparation of campus financial statements and footnotes. 
• Communicate and coordinate work with other departments and auxiliaries as required. 
• Prepare clear, concise, referenced work papers that fully support the work. 
• Prepare and maintain clear, concise, business process guides that explain how to perform the work. 
• Verify delegation of authority when processing transactions. 
• Verify that the chart field string is correct and appropriate when processing transactions. 
• Train others how to perform duties. 
• Review and approve reconciliations and other documents; includes providing written review notes to the preparer and verifying that the preparer made the corrections before approving the document. 
• Implement new and updated procedures, regulations, and accounting pronouncements.  
• Create, implement, troubleshoot, and review for accuracy PeopleSoft user configuration and automation of processes. 
• Immediately report noncompliance with the University’s policies and procedures. 
• Lead and assist other staff with projects as directed. 
• Lead and participate in systems upgrades and patches by performing system testing and documenting the results. 
• Attend training as directed, which may require overnight travel. 
• Work overtime as needed during peak periods, including weekends; provide backup support and/or assume other work assignments, within Accounting Services, as assigned, during absences, periods of increased workload, or reassignment of duties to meet department needs. 

What we would like to see from you: 

• Thorough 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. 
• Knowledge of fund (governmental) accounting. 
• Knowledge of monthly and annual closing processes. 

• Knowledge of daily, monthly, and annual accounting procedures. 
• Knowledge of integrated financial systems; including entering transactions, analysis, querying, and reporting. 
• Experience with personal computers and application software; word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email 
• Understanding of internal control methods. 
• Working knowledge of governmental accounting methods and related laws, rules, and regulations. 

Education and 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. 
• Equivalent of two years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience using PeopleSoft Finance or other computerized accounting systems. 
• California State University or other higher education experience or other government experience. 
• Proficient at using advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word features. 
• Demonstrated history of providing excellent Customer Service. 

The anticipated salary range for this position is: $4,600 - $5,600 per month 

Why a career with CSU is for You  https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/hr/benefits/index.html  

The CSU system offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf 

• Immerse yourself: Being on campus allows you to enjoy renowned sporting events, artist events, world-renowned speakers. Stroll through trails, museums, and enjoy all campus has to offer. 
• Tuition waiver: up to 2 courses, or 6 units, per semester for employee, spouse, registered domestic partner or eligible dependent child for any of the 23 campuses.  
• Mission driven culture: Transforming the lives of a diverse student body, including first-generation students and under-represented communities. 
• Jury duty: The CSU will continue an employee’s salary while they are on jury duty, regardless of length of jury service. 
• CalPERS Retirement Plan: CalPERS is a defined benefit retirement pension plan. Lifetime medical benefits for you, your spouse, or registered domestic partner. Learn more here: http://www.calpers.ca.gov/ 
• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (Similar to a 401k plan) 
• Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or services)   
• A healthier you. Access to athletic and gym facilities on campus  
• Transportation support. Pre-tax commuter benefits 

 Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis.  We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.  

Equal Employment Statement 

The California State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all CSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). 

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Salary : $4,600 - $5,600