Accountant I
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst
Position Summary
Ready to put your accounting skills to work where they make a meaningful impact? Join San Diego State University's Accounting Services team and contribute to the financial operations that keep one of California's leading public universities running smoothly. This role offers the opportunity to build your accounting career while working with a collaborative team dedicated to accuracy, service, and continuous improvement.
As an Accountant I, you'll primarily support the University's accounts receivable function, helping ensure effective and efficient billing and collections, including preparing financial reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting month-end and year-end activities. Working closely with colleagues across campus, you'll help ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting standards while contributing to the University's overall financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities- Support the accounts receivable cycle, including customer maintenance and reporting, cost recovery, lease and billing management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
- Review and analyze financial transactions to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and University procedures.
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, and other accounting documentation that support month-end and year-end reporting activities.
- Partner with campus departments to resolve accounting questions and support day-to-day financial operations.
- Contribute to business process improvements, documentation, and other accounting projects as needed.
- Launch or grow your accounting career at one of California's top public universities.
- Join a collaborative team that values learning, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Work on meaningful financial operations that support the entire SDSU community.
- Build your expertise through hands-on experience, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU-watch our video and imagine your future here:
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- Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
- Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
- Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
- This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 2 days per week, following a training period during which on-site presence is required.
San Diego State University is a dynamic and exciting organization and is one of 22 campuses in the California State University (CSU) System. The Division of Business and Financial Affairs (BFA) is at the heart of some of the larger projects on campus in recent years, including the construction of Snapdragon Stadium, as well as the implementation of my.
SDSU. As part of BFA, the Department of Financial Operations is responsible for the financial and budgetary controls and procedures of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. The Associate Vice President for Financial Operations has responsibility for Audit, Budget and Finance, Financial Operations, Procure-to-Pay, Shared Services, and the University Controller’s Office, which includes the University Bursar’s Office, Tax, Accounting Services, Financial Reporting, and Financial Systems Management and Analysis.
The University Controller’s Office is responsible for the maintenance of the University’s general and subsidiary ledgers for all operating and self-supporting funds. The University Controller’s Office oversees and coordinates the reconciliation and reporting of all financial transactions of the University. Including cash receipts processing, student refunds and reconciliations, financial aid disbursements, billing/collections, and reconciliations; management of the diverse services provided by the SDSU as…
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