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Accounting Analyst (Accountant II) - University Corporation

California State University
San Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jan 2026
💰 $73,992/yr($69,000/yr$73,992/yr)

About the role

Working Title

Accounting Analyst

SF State University

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.

Applicants may visit titleix.sfsu.edu for more information on SF State's policy prohibiting discrimination, and how to file an online report using the procedures under Executive Order 1096 Revised. Inquiries can be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator by calling (415) 338-2032 or emailing vpsaem@sfsu.edu.

San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus.  Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties.

The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect  Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code.  The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Department

University Corporation

Appointment Type

This is a one year probationary position

Time Base

Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$5,750.00 - $6,166.00 Per Month ($69,000.00 - $73,992.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Interim Director of Finance and Accountant Lead for the University Corporation, SF State, this Accountant II position independently prepares and reviews general ledger (G/L) entries for month-end and year-end close, responsible for analyzing and reconciling payroll and benefit accounts, performs designated G/L account reconciliations.  This position is also responsible for coordinating with UCorp HR to ensure accurate semi-monthly payroll processing, reconciling bank reconciliation and coding and preparing UCorp deposits for checks received as well as preparing documents for year-end audit, and preparing ad hoc analysis as required.

Position Information

Prepare Accounting transactions

  • Prepare monthly and year-end journals and assist with preparing lead schedules for year-end audit
  • Prepare complex bank reconciliation and analysis
  • Reconcile and prepare fiscal year end payroll accruals for salaries and vacation.
  • Prepare revenue journal entries for Olli program
  • Reconcile and process payments for Elavon and American Express
  • Responsible for preparing deposit transmittal including chartfield coding for checks received.
  • Prepare cash receipt folders and identify specific revenue sources for further analysis
  • Accounting, reconciling and recording project revenues and COGS for the Shops 
  • Accounting, analyzing and recording the admin fee for Parking & Transportation, Lot 25 
  • Prepare domestic and international wire transfers in WFB CEO 
  • Reconcile 941 filings to G/L and ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations.
  • Download and prepare the payroll journal entry file from ADP to upload to the G/L for each payroll
  • Reconcile the Burden Pool annually and prepare closing journal entries
  • Burden Pool Analysis and rate recommendations 
  • Responsible for analyzing and reconciling all payroll related G/L benefit accounts
  • Prepare for workers’ compensation cost evaluation 
  • Process invoice payments

Payroll, Payroll Tax, Benefits and Related

  • Coordinate data for processing payroll with the UCorp HR office which includes inputing hours worked, salary adjustments, salaried payments,  adjustments to vacation and sick balance, payroll deductions and setup of employee direct deposits.
  • Interact with various out of state agencies to ensure all required tax returns are filed timely and states closed out timely 
  • Check distribution

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Company

California State University

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