Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Accountant II. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $6,126 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $4,675 to $9,022 per month.

Classification

Accountant II

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking an Accountant II to perform a variety of work assignments requiring thorough knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices as well as a full range of professional accounting and cash management activities. The incumbent analyzes, audits, reconciles, and maintains financial records for a variety of funds, records financial transactions, and reconciles Chancellor’s Office and Systemwide bank accounts and investments.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Manager, General Accounting, the Accountant II will perform duties as outlined below:

Perform general accounting functions, reconciliations, and other financial related activity:

-Review assigned funds for appropriate accounting treatment, usage, abnormal balances, and accurate recording of financial activity; research errors to find resolutions.

-Prepare journal entries to correct or record various financial transactions from the State Controller’s Office, the Chancellor’s Office and other CSU campuses.

-Reconcile all Chancellor’s Office and Systemwide bank and investment accounts.

-Prepare month-end reconciliation reports for encumbrances, cash, and interagency transactions.

-Review and reconcile financial activity held at the SCO for GF0001, 0948, 3292, 3085 and any other state held funds as assigned.

-Prepare financial transaction requests to submit to the SCO for processing.

-Provide backup, support, and assistance to other accountants within the general accounting department.

-Provide customer support to CO/CSU staff with questions related to financial activity.

-Ensure compliance and keep up to date with CSU policies, procedures, and the Legal Accounting & Reporting manual. 

Assist in the annual audit and the preparation of financial reporting information for the Chancellor’s Office:

-Prepare supporting documentation for audit requested information.

-Provide analysis and research variances as needed.

-Prepare year-end investment roll forward schedules.

Special Projects and Ad Hoc reporting, as needed:

-Backup and support other staff in the accounting department as needed for vacancies or absences.

-Complete other projects as assigned by management personnel.

-Update and create process guides as needed.

-Complete any required professional development or other training as requested.

-Suggest process improvements and be proactive in preventing/solving problems.

Qualifications

This position requires:

-Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience that has the above knowledge and abilities.

-A bachelor's degree in accounting or related subject required, or equivalent combination of education and experience specifically recording and analyzing financial transactions requiring the recommendation of appropriate accounting treatments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

-Thorough knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

-Ability to work independently with appropriate judgement and actions consistent with a mid-level accountant.

-Advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of record management systems.

-Ability to identify actual or potential problems, collect data, perform preliminary analyses, recommend corrective or preventative action.

-Ability to identify and recommend changes in the accounting system or procedures with experience in process reengineering.

-Working knowledge of automated financial systems including experience with general ledger and accounts receivable systems processes.

-Ability to analyze financial and statistical data for the performance of fluctuation and trend analyses.

-Ability to analyze, interpret, and resolve complex accounting problems associated with incorrect entries, deviations from established procedures, and other inconsistencies with generally accepted accounting principles.

-Very strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to accurately relay financial information to various levels of customers, outside entities or agencies.

-Ability to comply with office attendance policies and procedures and willing to work overtime, if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

-CSU accounting experience.

-Experience with Oracle Peoplesoft.

-Thorough knowledge of multi entity or inter-company financial transactions is preferred.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by April 9, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.