Accountant II

Under general direction the incumbent will provide support within the Post-Awards Grants department. Incumbents in positions at this level involves the application of accounting principles and practices to the resolution of a variety of accounting functions or problems. Work is performed with greater independence of judgment and action than the lower level. Incumbents in positions at this level may provide training, guidance and assistance to other employees and may provide work direction to other professional and/or technical staff. Position Summary Full-time position available on or after January 4, 2027 for Financial Services. Job Duties Perform post-award accounting activities for assigned grants and contracts, including sponsored-program budget maintenance, financial tracking, journal entries, billings, reconciliations, and financial reports. Review grant-related transactions and documents for funding availability, allowability, allocability, and compliance with sponsor, CSU, and accounting requirements. Prepare and analyze grant financial reports, audit schedules, supporting documentation, budget analyses, and year-end accounting entries. Make financial projections. Examine documents for conformance to established policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Conduct extensive financial data compilation, querying, and drilling on large volumes of financial data. Use integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems. Developing financial statements and reports. Provide accounting support and consultation to principal investigators, program directors, grant staff, and campus offices regarding post-award accounting, budgets, compliance, and reporting. Review and reconcile grant accounting discrepancies and assist with corrections, budget revisions, contract modifications, and grant closeout activities. Provide information and training regarding grant accounting procedures, financial reports, and related system queries. Identify actual or potential problems and recommend corrective action. Provide initial troubleshooting of financial systems problems and participate in the design and installation of financial systems upgrades and required testing and verification of results. Correct and reconcile account balances to external data. Identifying actual or potential problems and recommending corrective or preventative action. Providing consultative services to campus administrators in resolving accounting problems. Recommend changes to and assist with the documentation and maintenance of business processes, standards and procedures. May be assigned responsibility for providing training, guidance, and assistance to other employee Review award documentation and record sponsor requirements, deadlines, reporting dates, and closeout information in sponsored-program databases and reporting calendars. Assist with maintaining post-award policies, procedures, and grant administration information. Document and maintain business processes, standards, and procedures. May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards. At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to this classification, or if it involves performing duties of a lower-level classification as required. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. (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.) Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of directly related experience in accounting. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance. Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting. Prior experience working in accounting, finance, auditing, or a related field such as general ledger, financial reporting, or fund accounting. Experience with fiscal record keeping, and practices of organization and administration. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PeopleSoft, ERP or related systems. Experience preparing and analyzing reconciliations and journal entries. Experience with research grant funds management or related complex funds. Experience with budget development, fiscal record keeping, and practices of organization and administration. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Thorough knowledge of office methods and procedures. Thorough knowledge of 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 student financial aid annual reporting requirements, and quarterly grant reporting requirements. Ability to interpret and follow instructions and policy guidelines. Ability to analyze financial and statistical data and draw conclusions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to apply accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting problems. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data. Ability to prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and principles. Ability to make decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities. Ability to communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non-Accountants. Special Conditions Position may be required to travel. Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary Range Anticipated starting salary will be $5,178 (step 1) – $5,387 (step 3) per month plus excellent paid benefits. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full range Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Full Range $5,178 (step 1) – $7,543 (step 20) per month. Compensation & Benefits Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 9) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary Application Deadline OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 23, 2026. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.) Background Clearance Notice Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Additional Information Campus & Area California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts. Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. Clery Act Disclosure Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382. Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment. Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. California Relay Service is available at View phone number on click.appcast.io voice and View phone number on click.appcast.io TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form . CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. the individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE #J-18808-Ljbffr