Job No. 538853 Accountant I - Bakersfield, United States - California State University

California State University
California State University
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Bakersfield, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Job no: 538853


Work type:
Staff


Location:
Bakersfield


Categories:
Unit - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Description


CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Accountant I


UNION CODE:
R09


FT/PT:
Full-time


PAY PLAN:12-month


WORKPLACE TYPE:
On-site (work in-person at business location)


ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:
$4,300 - $5,200


CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE:
$4,241 - $7,946


PAY BASIS:

Monthly***
BENEFITS:CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more See our benefits website for additional information.


CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY:
Open to all qualified applicants.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting Duties

  • Perform, review, and analyze a broad range of entry to intermediatelevel accounting and financial activities for the Divisions of Student Affairs and University Advancement to ensure compliance with various established policies, timely recordkeeping, and appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Assist with other financial services projects as assigned including those assigned under Campus Accounting, Student Financial Services, and Sponsored Programs Administration as needed.
  • Provide service to customers by answering questions, providing information, making referrals, and assuring appropriate followthrough and/or resolution.
  • Frequently provide timely and accurate information in response to customer inquiries and reporting that evidences a general understanding of GAAP, compliance, and policy. Refer more complex questions or issues to experienced accountants or one of the Directors.
  • Analyze and reconcile routine bank statements, subledgers, reports, and financial records in a timely manner.
  • Recommend and prepare adjustments, journal entries, reports, and expenditure transfers.
  • Post journal entries.
  • Analyze transactions for correct coding and assignment of revenues and expenditures.
  • Complete schedules for various funds and accounts for the annual audit.
  • Prepare fluctuation analysis (actuals vs prior year, actuals vs budget, actual vs projections).
  • Provide initial troubleshooting of financial systems problems and participate in the design and installation of financial system upgrades and required testing and verification of results.
  • May provide training, guidance, and assistance to other professional and/or technical staff on occasion.
  • Maintain accurate financial records.
Reporting Duties

  • Assist in the coordination, development and/or production of various reports to meet customer (i.e. Trustee, Board of Directors, Chancellor's Office, Cabinet, management/dean, donor, internal and external auditors, and other internal/external constituent) needs and legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Adhere to legal, regulatory, and/or policy requirements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Maintain all databases and software related to reporting needs of the Financial Services departments.
  • Under the direction of an experienced Accountant, prepare GAAP financial statements, supporting schedules, and footnotes.
Audit and Tax Related Duties

  • Assist with the annual independent audit and tax (Form 990) preparation including scheduling, preparing, and reviewing audit schedules.
  • Gather information to assist in the compilation and review data for the annual UBIT return, quarterly sales, and use tax returns.
  • Other tax related duties (i.e. research, policy revision, etc.) as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


EDUCATION & 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.


SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA's) -

  • Regular and reliable attendance is required.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); office methods and procedures; statistical and mathematical presentation of data; advanced proficiency with current word processing, spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems.
  • General understanding of internal control methods.
  • Working knowledge of financial statement process and Board reporting processes.
  • Ability to interpret and follow instructions and policy guidelines.
  • Ability to analyze financial and statistical data and draw conclusions.
  • Ability to utilize problem solving techniques and convey technical information to nonAccountants.
  • Demonstrated customer service experi
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