Accountant, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant

Job no: 562169
Work type: Staff
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is $4,570 - $5,250 per month (Steps 1 –
8) , commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $4,570 -$6,658per month.

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.

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 15 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 .

Job Summary

The Accountant I position performs various accounting duties and provides support for receiving and disbursing university funds and recording financial transactions under the direction of the General Accounting and Reporting Manager.

The Accountant series encompasses those positions whose primary function is performance of professional accounting work which is analytical, evaluative, innovative and advisory in nature. Accountants apply knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of the accounting profession, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), in classifying, examining, and analyzing financial transactions.

Positions are assigned to classifications within the series on the basis of the size, scope, and complexity of accounting activities; independence of action; knowledge and ability requirements; amount of planning, evaluation, and analysis required by the position; and nature of supervision received and/or exercised.

The Accountant Series are distinguished from the Accounting Technician series by work that: (1) is analytical, evaluative, innovative, and advisory in nature; and (2) draws upon and requires knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

The entry level professional accountant position is distinguished from the Accounting Technician series by having primary responsibility for the generation of routine financial reports and statements and/or analysis requiring understanding and interpretation in the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the variety of work assignments.

This is the first level of professional accounting work requiring general knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices. Under the direction of an experienced accountant, incumbents are given work assignments that are designed to expand practical experience and develop professional judgment in the application of accounting principles.

Key Qualifications

• General 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.
• Ability to:
  • Interpret and follow instructions and policy guidelines.
  • Analyze financial and statistical data and draw conclusions.
  • Utilize problem solving techniques.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.li
  • Communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non
    - Accountants.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year…