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 $6,368 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $4,909 to $9,473 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. This position requires analysis of complex accounting treatments to verify accurate application of established policy, procedures, and general accounting standards are being followed. The incumbent will work independently to identify actual or potential problems and recommend corrective or preventative actions. This position will also need to clearly communicate technical accounting information and activities to other accounting professionals as well as non-accountant staff.

This position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office (in-person)) with onsite work at the main headquarters located in Long Beach, California.

Responsibilities

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

Process the day-to-day activities of the Consolidated Investment Pool (CIP) and Interagency Financial Transactions (IFT) functions including analysis and recommendations of complex accounting treatments:

-Including, but not limited to, researching appropriate accounting treatments, identifying errors, and researching resolutions and corrective actions.

-Responsible for making recommendations to improve efficiency and functions of the IFT SharePoint site.

Additional Duties:

-Provide customer support to campus and Chancellor’s Office (CO) departments in relation to the Interagency Financial Transaction function.

-Keep abreast of all updates and changes to legal manual accounting instructions and implement changes within IFT process.

-Verify and maintain the Delegation of Authority information.

-Assist in the research, documentation, and implementation of the new and existing technology related to the IFT function and/or Bank of CSU site.

-Work with the CO SharePoint Administrators to make recommendations and improve the existing IFT process, fix errors and update the system as needed.

-Provide assistance during the Annual GAAP and CO Audit.

-Provide backup support to other accountants within General Accounting.

-Ad hoc reporting, fund reconciliations, and other projects within the general accounting department as assigned.

Qualifications

This position requires:

-Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience that has provided 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).

-Working knowledge and understanding of the SharePoint application and its development tools.

-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 records 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.

-Strong attention to detail and ability to follow up on multiple projects simultaneously.

-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 outside of standard office hours, if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

-CSU accounting experience.

-Thorough knowledge of multi entity or inter-company transactions.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by October 22, 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.