Accountant II

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Accountant II

UNION CODE: R09

TEMPORARY END DATE: This position is temporary and ends on or before December 31, 2026. Any continuation beyond December 31, 2026 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

FT/PT: Full-time   

PAY PLAN: 12-month   

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

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: Step 1 $5,178 - Step 4 $5,495

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $5,178 - $7,543

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, 15 paid holidays per year and more!  See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

POSITION PURPOSE: Under the general supervision of the Director of Payment Services, the Accountant II performs the day-to-day financial and managerial accounting and financial reporting activities related to expenses and accounts payable. The position independently performs professional accounting work requiring a thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. Responsibilities include completing account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, identifying and solving moderately complex accounting issues, financial analysis, variance analysis, developing financial statements and reports, interpreting new and existing federal and state regulations, and recommending changes to and assisting with the documentation and maintenance of business processes and procedures.

The Accountant II is responsible for maintaining accuracy and reporting integrity, preparing analysis and forecasts to support management decision making and follow-up, preparing Board reports, financial reporting, and other compliance reporting required by federal, state, and local government, CSU systemwide and CSUB. Further, this position will assist with the implementation of any new campus-wide payment services systems including the Concur Program.

Additionally, the Accountant II will be responsible for providing lead direction, training, and guidance on accounting policies and processes to payment services staff as well as to campus customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Accounting Duties

• Perform, review, and analyze the full range of accounting and financial activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with various policies, timely recordkeeping, proper accounting treatment, and accurate reporting.
• Analyze financial transactions and reports for correct coding, appropriateness, and completeness.
• Recommend and prepare adjustments, journal entries, reports, and transfers of expenditures.
• Review SAM18, accounts payable accounts, and clearing accounts for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Complete schedules for various business units, funds, and accounts for monthly reporting and the annual audit.
• Prepare fluctuation analysis (actuals vs prior year, actuals vs budget, actual vs projections).
• Frequently provide timely and accurate information in response to customer inquiries and reporting that evidences a thorough understanding of GAAP, compliance, and policy.
• Maintain, reconcile, and update monthly schedules for financial reporting.
• Assist with developing, maintaining, completing, and reviewing detailed schedules.
• Assist with developing, maintaining, and completing accurate financial records.
• Assist with various audits, Public Record Act Request (PRA), legal year-end close, and GAAP year-end close as well as prepare and review any applicable tax or audit schedules.
• Assist in the compilation, review and/or preparation of monthly use tax and 1099 reporting.
• Using best-in-class customer service, provide technical advice and consultation to campus constituents by answering questions, providing information, making referrals, and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution.

Reporting Duties

• Assist in the coordination, development, and/or production of