General Accounting Manager

Classification:   Administrator I or Adminstrator II
Hours:  Full-time / 40 hours per week 
FLSA:  Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:  Administrator I salary:$7,106 - $8,000* mo.

                                                      Administrator II salary: $8,851 - $10,326 
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: September 12, 2024

Recruitment Status:  Open Until Filled

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. 

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University. As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Accounting Director the General Accounting Manager is responsible for the planning, managing and monitoring the work performed by the General Accounting Team of the Accounting Department.  This position is responsible for the proper accounting and oversight of the operating ledger and legal reporting of all funds of the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

Administrator I Duties

1. Responsible for the proper accounting and financial reporting of all funds and ledgers; timely monthly and year-end fiscal reporting of all University funds to the Chancellor’s Office and to the State Controller’s Office and State Treasurer of the State of California.  Assists the Financial Reporting Team in the preparation of GAAP financial statements for the campus in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles to ensure timely issuance of the financial reports.  Assists internal and external auditors during financial audits by providing documentation, explanations, and supporting schedules related to journal entries, general ledger balances, and financial transactions.
2. Ensures the timely and accurate submission of CSUMB data submissions to state and federal governments, accreditation organizations and committees, and student lending agencies.  Manages the operating general ledger system which includes the Accounts Receivable and aging processes, Accounts Payable auditing processes, account reco