Job No: 525382
Work type: Staff
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)Job Summary:
The GAAP Accountant II shall possess a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position requires the application of the theories, principles, and practices of the accounting profession. In addition, this position will examine financial documents/reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with GAAP, SAM, and established University policies and procedures. This position will analyze transactions from various systems and processes with the emphasis on improved efficiency.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in the preparation of the University's financial reporting to the State Controller's Office, Chancellor's Office, and other outside entities.
• Processes and creates schedules/reconciliations required by annual audit or upcoming GASB/FASB reporting requirements.
• The financial reporting and audit responsibilities are including, but not limited to: GAAP audit reporting packages, audit PBC schedules and adjustments, GAAP derivation process, GAAP/Auxiliary FIRMS Reporting, related-party transactions between campus and auxiliaries.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the University's chart of accounts for all business units (campus and Auxiliaries).
• Provide recommendations and resolve errors associated with legal edits to make sure the COA follows the guidance from Chancellor's Office for year-end close and systemwide consolidation.
• Add/maintain/inactivate chart fields per department's requests.
• Regular chart of accounts and combination rules maintenance, budget and PO roll forward processes.
• General ledger month-end/year-end closing processes
• COA subject matter expert for all business unit
• Participate in GASB/FASB standards implementations for campus and Auxiliaries, as well as other accounting projects as needed.
• Leases standard implementation
• System application improvements, such as COA requests
• Accounting forms revisions
• Accounting website restructure and upgrades
• Other ad-hoc projects
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state tax rules and regulations and promoting awareness of tax issues within the University including the review of federal and state tax issues, new laws and regulations, and current court outcomes.
• Campus Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) research
• Annual UBIT package submission to Chancellor's Office
• Other tax research or implementations for campus and Auxiliaries
• Other duties assigned by Associate Controller or University Controller.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Experience: Equivalent to two years of professional level accounting experience.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); office methods and procedures; statistical and mathematical presentation of data; advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems. General understanding of internal control methods. Working knowledge of federal student financial aid annual reporting requirements, and quarterly grant reporting requirements.
• Abilities: Ability to apply accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting problems; analyze and interpret accounting data; prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports; utilize problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and principles; make decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities; communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non-Accountants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audits, developing and implementing internal controls.
• CSU accounting and reporting experience.
• Previous experience in higher education.

Compensation and Benefits:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,452 - $6,083 per month
Classification Salary Range: $4,452 - $8,592 per month
The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 14 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.
Position Information:
Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekends and evenings may be required.
The application deadline is Monday, March 27, 2023.
Conditions of Employment
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Mandated Reporter
The person holding this position is 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.
I-9
CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
COVID-19 Vaccination
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who physically access campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose, or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest.
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.
California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion
Closing Statement:
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Employee and Labor Relations by phone at (909) 537-5138 or by email at employee.relations@csusb.edu.
Smoking
CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.
Clery Act
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act