Accountant I

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Accountant I

UNION CODE: R09

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

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

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: Step 1 $ 4,570 - Step 4 $ 4,850

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: Step 1 $ 4,570 – Step 20 $ 6,658

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, 15 paid holidays per year and more. See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE

TO APPLY:

Open to all qualified applicants

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Under the direct supervision of both the Director of Budgeting, Accounting & Reporting Services, Athletics, Student Affairs & SEM and the Director of Budgeting & Accounting, University Advancement, Office of the President & Business Partners, the Accountant I assists with day‑to‑day accounting, budget analysis, and financial reporting activities of Student Affairs and University Advancement.

The incumbent performs entry to intermediate‑level professional accounting work involving the application of accounting principles and practices to the resolution of a variety of accounting functions or problems. Work assignments require a general knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. The Accountant I completes account reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, inter‑fund accounting, solving moderate accounting issues, and financial analysis related to Student Affairs operations.

The position assists Student Affairs and University Advancement accounting staff in maintaining the accuracy and reporting integrity, preparing analysis, preparation of Board reports, and other reporting activities necessary for compliance. Additionally, the Accountant I assists with other Financial Services projects including those assigned under Campus Accounting, Student Financial Services and Sponsored Programs Administration.