Accountant I

$4,570 per month

California State University

Accountant I

Job no: 558223

Work type: Staff

Location: Stanislaus - Turlock

Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

- Position Summary
- Full-time temporary position available on or after August 3, 2026 for Financial Services. Appointment will be made for one year from date of hire with the possibility of reappointment and/or becoming permanent based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
  This position's responsibilities are carried out under the direction of an experienced accountant, within the Post-Awards Grants department. The incumbent is responsible for performing entry-level professional accounting work requiring general knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices. Assignments are designed to expand practical experience and develop professional judgment in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GMP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards. Work is performed with close supervision and review, with increasing independence as experience and proficiency are gained.
- Job Duties
- Duties include but are not limited to:
  - Examine financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established policies and procedures and general accounting standards.
  - Reconcile reports and financial data with financial statements on file.
  - Correct and reconcile account balances to external data.
  - Prepare journal entries.
  - Resolve problems associated with incorrect entries, deviations from established procedures, and other inconsistencies with accounting principles.
  - Provide routine financial reports and statements.
  - Assure the proper recording and documentation of financial transactions and contribute to audit process.
  - Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports, statements, and records.
  - Make financial projections.
  - Examine documents for conformance to established policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  - Identify actual or potential problems and recommend corrective action.
  - Compute and estimate the effect of proposed changes on operating programs or accounting operations.
  - 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.
  - Conduct extensive financial data compilation, querying and drilling large volumes of financial data.
  - Use integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems.
  - Document and maintain business processes, standards, and procedures.
  - Provide input to the documentation and maintenance of 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.
  - The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
  - At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas/departments withing functional area/departments as needed.
  - Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or 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.
- Preferred Qualifications
- - 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.
  - Experience with PeopleSoft, ERP or related systems.
  - Experience preparing and analyzing reconciliations and journal entries.
  - Experience with research grant funds management or related complex funds.
  - Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- - General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GMP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); office methods and procedures; and statistical and mathematical presentation of data.
  - Ability to apply appropriate accounting treatment to financial transactions.
  - 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.
  - Ability to interpret policy guidelines and follow instructions.
  - Ability to analyze financial and statistical data and draw conclusions.
  - Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
  - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non-Accountants.
- 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 $4,570 (step 1) - $4,947 (step 5) 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 $4,570 (step 1) - $6,658 (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
- How to Apply
- To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.
  Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.
- Application Deadline
- OPEN UNTIL FILLED ; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER June 22, 2026 (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
- Criminal 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.
- 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

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