Job No. 543418 Accountant III

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Accountant III

UNION CODE: R09

FT/PT: Full-time  

PAY PLAN: 12-month  

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

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $7,750 - $8,750

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

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $5,779 - $11,153

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 October 17, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: Under the general direction of the Director of Payment Services, the Accountant III performs the day-to-day financial and managerial accounting and financial reporting activities related to expenses and accounts payable. The position independently performs advanced professional accounting work requiring a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. This includes, for example, completing account reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, identifying and solving moderate to complex accounting issues, financial analysis, variance analysis, developing financial statements and reports; interpreting new and existing federal and state regulations; recommending changes to and assist with the documentation and maintenance of business processes and procedures. The Accountant III is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and reporting integrity, preparing analysis, and forecasting to support management decision making and follow-up, preparation of 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 Travel Program. This position will be responsible to provide 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

1. Perform, review, and analyze a wide range of complex accounting, and financial activities using substantial judgement and discretion, to ensure compliance with various policies, timely recordkeeping, proper accounting treatment, and accurate reporting.
2. Analyze transactions and reports for correct coding, appropriateness, and completeness.
3. Recommend and prepare adjustments, journal entries, reports, and transfers of expenditures.
4. Review SAM18, US Bank Chargebacks, and Concur chargebacks as prepared by the Account Techs.
5. Complete schedules for various business units, funds, and accounts for monthly reporting and the annual audit.
6. Prepare fluctuation analysis (actuals vs prior year, actuals vs budget, actual vs projections).
7. Frequently provide timely and accurate information in response to customer inquiries and reporting that evidences a strong understanding of GAAP, compliance, and policy.
8. Maintain, reconcile, and update monthly schedules for financial reporting.
9. Develop, maintain, complete, and review detailed schedules.
10. Develop, maintain, and complete accurate financial records.
11. 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.
12. Assist in the compilation, review and/or preparation of monthly use tax and 1099 reporting.
13. 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

1. Assist in the coordination, development, and/or production of various reports to meet customer e