Accountant II - Finance and Treasury

Accountant II - Finance and Treasury

Job No: 554670

Work Type:
Staff

Location:

Central California:
Cal Poly - Mustang Business Park (San Luis Obispo)

Categories:
Bargaining Unit:
Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Finance/Accounting, Appointment Type:
Temporary, Time Basis:
Full Time, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac):
Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Finance, the Accountant II independently performs intermediate-level professional accounting work requiring thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. The incumbent will work independently to prepare complex financial statements and reports, interpret laws and rules, and effectively communicate complex and technical professional accounting information to non-accountants.

This is a full-time temporary 2-year position and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement.

Finance and Treasury (F&T) is an integral part of University Financial Services (UFS), a department within the Administration and Finance Division. F&T provides accounting and financial services in support of the University, and the Foundation, including accounting, cash and investment management, capital project debt financing, financial statements, budget & fiscal planning.

• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards; office methods and procedures; statistical and mathematical presentation of data.
• Understanding of and the ability to apply regulations and accounting standards.
• Advanced proficiency with current word processing, spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems.
• Ability to research and apply tax law as it relates to universities and non‑profit/tax‑exempt entities.
• Ability to independently perform the full range of professional accounting work.

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $75,744 - $85,296 per year

Classification Range: $62,136 - $90,516 per year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly is a nationally‑ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top‑tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly's hands‑on philosophy, small class sizes and close student‑faculty mentorships result in…