Accountant II - University Accounting & Reporting

Job Summary

The incumbent will provide professional level, cross-functional accounting support which is analytical, evaluative, innovative and advisory in nature for UAR, and includes providing a wide variety of centralized accounting services where the application of knowledge about the theories, principles and practices of the accounting profession, including US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are used in classifying, examining, analyzing, reconciling, and reporting of financial transactions while ensuring compliance of applicable laws, rules and regulations between entities, programs and funds. These responsibilities include internal and external reporting requirements for Legal Basis, FIRMS, GAAP, NCAA, State of California, NACUBO and campus enterprise programs (Housing, Parking, Extended Education, IRA, Mustang News); supporting the University’s internal control, tax and audit functions; system processing and maintenance of associated administrative systems, implementing appropriate fiscal policies and procedures, identifying and implementing new technologies in support of these business processes;  providing guidance in fiscal matters relative to the areas of responsibility; participation in systemwide policy and procedure development and/or interpretation and implementation, presenting at systemwide or user group trainings, workshops and meetings, and involvement with various CSU committees or representing the University on various accounting matters.

Department Summary

University Accounting and Reporting (UAR) is an office within the University Financial Services (UFS) department in the Administration and Finance division. UFS provides accounting and finance services to the University’s students, staff and faculty. Services include cashiering, student accounts, accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable, university accounting, financial reporting, and property accounting. UFS is responsible for ensuring that all accounting, reporting, and reconciliation functions are performed in accordance with applicable laws and policies while at the same time providing the highest possible level of service to the campus community.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the statistical and mathematical presentation of data.
• Familiarity with and ability to research and work with tax law as it relates to universities and non- profit/tax-exempt entities
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform the full range of professional accounting work.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques in finding solutions and apply accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting problems.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field. (Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge and abilities, may be substituted for the required education). Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $72,765 - $86,136 Per Year

Classification Range: $58,908 - $113,676 Per Year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. 

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.