Job No. 540878 Accounting Manager of Sponsored Programs Administration

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Administrator I

UNION CODE: M80

FT/PT: Full-time  

PAY PLAN: 12-month  

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

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $7,917 - $8,917

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

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $3,938 - $11,703

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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by July 22, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: Reporting to the Director of Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Services for Academic Affairs, the Accounting Manager of Sponsored Programs Administration is responsible for leadership and daily oversight to the sponsored programs administration auxiliary accounting and reporting team, to ensure compliance with government, CSU system, university,

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sponsored Programs Administration & General Post Award Duties

• Provide daily oversight of accounting functions for the sponsored programs administration auxiliary to ensure accurate financial records and timely financial reporting.
• Supervise the sponsored program administration auxiliary accounting and reporting team, conducting regular performance evaluations, providing feedback, implementing improvements plans as necessary, promoting professional development and training, and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Review and analyze a broad range of complex accounting and financial activities to ensure compliance with various policies and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Utilizing professional expertise, oversee and monitor full life cycle of fiscal services for sponsored programs administration auxiliary which includes, but is not limited to, federal, state, and local accounting, tax preparation, financial and performance audits, budgeting, internal controls and regulatory compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Review a broad range of financial reports and billing/invoicing.
• Provide service to customers by answering questions, providing information, making referrals, and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution.
• Analyze and reconcile bank statements, sub-ledgers (including Sponsored Programs Module), reports, and financial records in a timely manner.
• Recommend and approve adjustments, journal entries, reports, and expenditure transfers.
• Analyze transactions for correct coding and assignment of revenues and expenditures.
• Lead, approve, and complete schedules for various funds and accounts for annual audits.
• Direct staff in the preparation and monitoring of 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 strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Federal and State compliance requirements.
• Maintain policy updates and procedure development, implementation, or interpretation.
• Manage Financial Conflict of Interest process as it relates to Post Award activities.
• Interpret and train staff and campus on federal regulations (FAR, CFR, etc.), state statutes, local and private agency terms, and conditions as well as University policies to as it relates to awards and contracts.

Reporting Duties

• Assist with the coordination, development and/or production of various reports to meet customer (i.e., Auxiliary for Sponsored Programs Administration Board of Directors, Chancellor’s Office, University President’s Cabinet, management/dean, donor, and other internal/external constituent) needs and legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and compliance with GAAP, FASB and GASB.
• Maintain timely submittal of