Accountant I

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); office methods and procedures; and 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.
• Capable of analyzing financial and statistical data and draw conclusions.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others and communicating effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non‑Accountants.

• Experience performing the accounts receivable cycle. Four years of progressively responsible governmental accounting experience, preferably in the higher education industry.
• Ability to manage a significant workload with overlapping deadlines and multiple deliverables.
• Experience with an integrated financial system such as Oracle eBusiness Suite and People Soft Finance. Proficient with office products, including spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Strong research and problem‑solving skills. Strong organizational and communication skills are strongly preferred.

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to…