Accounting Coordinator

Accounting Coordinator

Accounting Department

553782

Close Date: 02/17/2026

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

 

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

 

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

 

553782 Accounting Technician II, Accounting Coordinator, Salary Range: $4,037 - $5,881 Hiring Range: $4,037 . This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in the Accounting Department.

This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

 

Position Summary:

This position provides journey-level accounting and technical support for campus and auxiliary financial operations, including fund setup and maintenance, reconciliations, cash and banking support, asset management assistance, and general accounting duties requiring initiative, judgment, and a thorough knowledge of financial record-keeping practices.

 

Key Responsibilities:

General Accounting Support

•Provide entry-level accounting support to campus and auxiliary operations by applying established accounting methods, procedures, and CSU policies.

•Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; prepare correcting and adjusting entries as needed.

•Perform account and fund reconciliations, analyze variances, research discrepancies, and compile data to support accurate financial reporting.

•Assist with period-end and year-end activities, including gathering data, preparing supporting documentation, and resolving outstanding financial items.

 

Treasury & Asset Support

•Provide banking and cash management support, including researching and resolving variances (e.g., wires, ACH, credit card settlements), monitoring daily bank activity, and coordinating with departments on missing or unidentified deposits.

•Provide support for asset management functions, including data entry, reviewing asset transactions, tracking equipment purchases, and preparing related documentation.

•Assist with annual inventory activities, data cleanup, and system updates.

 

Chartfield Setup & Maintenance

•Process and maintain new fund, program, project, and chartfield setups in the financial system.

•Ensure configurations follow CSU and campus accounting requirements and provide appropriate documentation.

•Collaborate with Accounting, Budget, and Auxiliary partners to validate requests and resolve discrepancies

Assist with External & Internal Audits

•Support audit activities by gathering documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of requested information.

Other Duties as Assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices.

Abilities:

• Ability to review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to standards.
• Compute and post numbers ra