Accountant I, Humanities and Social Sciences (Deans Office)
$53,436 - $100,116/Yr
California State University - Fullerton, CA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Remote - Fullerton, CA
Educational Services
About the position
The Accountant I position in the Dean's Office of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at California State University, Fullerton, involves performing various financial duties to support the management of college budgets. The role requires monitoring, tracking, and analyzing budgets, preparing financial reports, and providing technical assistance to department staff. The ideal candidate should possess a positive attitude, ethical practices, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, track, and analyze individual department or college-wide budgets.
- Perform various accounting reconciliations and prepare financial transaction documents.
- Complete routine financial and trend analyses.
- Research to resolve discrepancies and develop alternative solutions and recommendations.
- Extract, review, formulate, and prepare financial reports.
- Provide technical assistance to department staff regarding financial information, policies, and procedures.
- Assist with campus events such as commencement ceremonies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field, or a combination of education and experience.
- General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices.
- Ability to learn and apply laws, rules, and procedures related to governmental accounting.
- Ability to interpret and follow instructions and policy guidelines.
- Ability to analyze financial and statistical data and draw sound conclusions.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and operate automated accounting systems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Nice-to-haves
- Several years of experience performing financial or budget analysis in an educational environment.
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft.
Benefits
- Wellness program
