Accountant II

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Priority Final date to receive applications (Posting will remain open until filled):
Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 11:55pm PST

Accountant II

Accountant II

Eligible on‑campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

This position works under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, Accounting Services, and receives direction from other experienced accountants. The position requires independent analysis, maintenance of accounting records, and assists with the preparation of Legal and GAAP financial reports.

Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

$5,178 (Step
1) per month – $5,605 (Step
5) per month

$5,178 per month (Step1) – $7,543 per month (Step 20)

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Regular (Probationary)

Full‑Time

12 month

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Position works on‑site.

Accounting Services is responsible for Sacramento State’s financial record keeping, ensuring that the University operates in compliance with standard accounting and regulatory practices. The staff processes comprehensive, accurate and timely financial information for reporting and management decision making, and conducts financial transactions such as expenditure transfers, chargebacks, cost recovery and assignment of General Ledger chart strings.

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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 financial aid annual reporting requirements, and quarterly grant reporting requirements.

In addition to those of the Accountant I, 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.

Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.

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.

• GAAP including varied technical accounting principles and practices used in the most difficult and complex financial record keeping and reporting.
• Governmental and fund accounting principles and procedures, and related accounting system requirements.
• Internal control methods and related laws, rules, and regulations.
• Methods and techniques of auditing, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records and responding to requests for information from auditors.
• Student financial aid accounting and reporting requirements.

• Use excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of applications including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, internet and complex financial accounting systems.
• Analyze data, develop, and maintain complex statistical and management reports.
• Use problem‑solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems.
• Create reports, charts, and queries to address specific user needs and to prepare financial…