Accountant II (Temp

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Job no: 559941

Work type: Staff

Location: San Diego

Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Finance/Accounting, Temporary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

San Diego State University is seeking an experienced and adaptable Accountant II (Temporary, 12-month) to support critical accounting operations during a period of significant business process and system transformation.

This temporary 12-month position was created to help the Accounting Services team navigate a period of significant change. As SDSU continues work on a major financial systems implementation, we are seeking an experienced accountant to help resolve outstanding issues, improve processes, strengthen reconciliations, and provide operational support as needed during the implementation.

The Accountant II will work across multiple accounting functions to identify and resolve discrepancies, perform complex reconciliations and analysis, support month‑end and year‑end activities, assist with implementation‑related cleanup efforts, improve business processes, and provide backup support to ensure continuity of operations during this transition period. The position may support a variety of accounting activities, including general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting, transaction analysis, issue resolution, and other accounting operations as departmental priorities evolve.

The ideal candidate is a self‑directed accounting professional who thrives in a changing environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and can balance implementation‑related projects with ongoing operational responsibilities. Successful candidates will be adaptable, collaborative, and willing to step into a variety of accounting assignments to support team and departmental goals.

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• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, temporary position with an anticipated duration of one year from date of hire.
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not 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 up to 2 days of telecommuting per week, following a training period during which on‑site presence is required.

The University Controller’s Office is responsible for maintaining 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 University financial transactions. Additional oversight includes expenditure transactions processed within Accounts Payable; cash receipts, student reconciliations and records, financial aid disbursement transactions, and collection activity managed by the University Bursar’s Office.

The University Controller’s Office is responsible for internal and external reporting, including Legal/Budgetary Basis, Financial Information Record Management System (FIRMS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The University Controller reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Financial Operations.

Accounting Services is responsible for analyzing, reviewing, recording, and reconciling all transactional activity received from the sub‑ledger modules into the general ledger. Reconciliation of general ledger data is performed on a monthly basis with a high degree of accuracy. Accounting Services provides assistance to departments, staff, and administrators in understanding and resolving any issues with transactions and department‑level accounts.

For more information regarding the Department of Financial Operations, .

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.…