Accountant 4, Capital Projects (7734U) #87652

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The Capital Projects team manages the design, construction, retrofitting, and restoration of campus buildings and surrounding environments through a collaborative group of professionals, including architects, engineers, planners, inspectors, construction specialists, contract administrators, accountants, and administrative staff.

Within this structure, the Accounting team ensures financial integrity, compliance, and stewardship of capital project funds by monitoring, analyzing, reconciling, and reporting on complex funding sources, including state, federal, gift, endowment, and sponsored project funds. The team reviews vendor invoices, contractor payment applications, and other payment requests for accuracy and compliance; supports reconciliations, financial reporting, and project closeouts; and assists with resolving payment issues, such as stop‑payment requests and vendor discrepancies.

Accounting staff also collaborate closely with campus partners, including the Controller's Office, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and the Office of the President, to ensure the consistent application of policies, timely resolution of issues, and adherence to University financial standards.

The Accountant functions with a high degree of independence and serves as a key member of the Capital Projects Accounting team. This position serves as a subject‑matter expert across multiple business processes and contributes to team leadership through cross‑training, knowledge sharing, and coordination across all functional areas within Capital Projects Accounting.

The Accountant applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to support capital project financial management, including reviewing, analyzing, reconciling, and preparing complex financial data. This position monitors project expenditures; reviews vendor invoices, contractor payment applications, and other payment requests for accuracy and compliance; and ensures the proper allocation of costs in accordance with University policies, sponsor requirements, and applicable accounting standards. The Accountant also identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex, non‑routine accounting issues, including discrepancies affecting project funds and financial reporting.

Recognized as a technical expert in financial and project systems, including Unifier, BFS, BIBS, and Cal Answers, this position supports the integrity and functionality of capital project accounting and reporting processes. The Accountant applies University policies and accounting standards to evaluate workflows, recommend process improvements, and enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, this position plays a key role in financial reporting, project reconciliation, and capital project closeouts and collaborates closely with campus partners, including the Controller's Office, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and the Office of the President.

The First Review Date for this job is August 5, 2026. For full…