Accountant III

Working Title: Accountant III


Classification Title: Accountant III


Posting Details

Priority Application Date: Thursday, July 23rd @ 11:55pm (Posting will remain open until filled)


Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.


Position Summary


Under the general direction of the Senior Director, this position performs advanced professional accounting work requiring extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive understanding of accounting practices and a working knowledge of federal student financial aid and grant reporting.


This includes detailed examination of the complex University and Auxiliary Organization financial records for completeness and accuracy in conformance with established policies and procedures dictated by State Controller's Office (SCO), Chancellor's Office (CO), Integrated CSU Administrative Manual (ICSUAM), GAAP and University Policies.


This position requires substantial independence, judgement and discretion and provides expertise, lead work direction and oversight to other professional and technical staff.


The position requires independent analysis, maintenance and reconciliation of complex accounting records. This position will coordinate the preparation of Legal, GAAP, Single Audit, NCAA and other financial statements, reports and supporting documentation and will serve as the primary contact for internal and external auditors.


FLSA : Exempt (not eligible for overtime compensation under FLSA)

Anticipated Hiring Range : $5,877.00 per month (Step 1) - $6,618.00 per month (Step 7)



CSU Classification Salary Range : $5,877.00 per month (Step 1) - $8,561.00 per month (Step 20)


Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.



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Salary Grade/Range : 1


Recruitment Type : Regular (probationary)


Time Base : Full-Time


Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Department Information


Accounting Services is responsible for Sacramento State's financial record keeping, ensuring that the University operations in compliance with standard accounting and regulatory practices.


The staff processes comprehensive, accurate and timely financial information for reporting and management decision making, and conducts financial transactions such as expenditure transfers, chargebacks, cost recovery and assignment of General Ledger chart strings.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education:


Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and five 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.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge


1. Knowledge of GAAP including varied technical accounting principles and practices used in the most difficult and complex financial record keeping and reporting.
2. Knowledge of governmental and/or fund accounting principles and procedures and accounting system requirements and procedures.
3. Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of the accounting and budgeting system and program areas.
4. Principles of budget preparation, analysis, and monitoring.
5. Knowledge of procedures, policies, rules, and practices affecting the development, maintenance, and control of fiscal record keeping systems including Microsoft office applications and functions such as pivot tables, charts, and graphs.
6. Knowledge of methods and techniques of auditing, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records.
7. Knowledge of principles and practices used in establishing and maintaining files and information retrieval systems.


Abilities


8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying complex and technical professional accounting information to non-Accountants.
9. Ability to organize and plan work and projects while handling multiple priorities.
10. Ability to understand and troubleshoot issues from the financial systems.
11. Ability to perform tasks requiring attention to detail.
12. Ability to train others in new skills and procedures.
13. Ability to maintain a strong customer focus while working in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload, ongoing deadlines and frequent interruptions.
14. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community


Skills


15. Strong analytical skills.
16. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

17. Working knowledge of Federal, State, California State University (CSU) and Sacramento State practices, policies and procedures.
18. Experience working in Higher Education, preferably the California State University system.
19. Experience working with PeopleSoft/Oracle Financial System applications.
20. Experience testing new or upgraded software/application functionality.
21. Experience conducting various presentations/training sessions.

Documents Needed to Apply


Resume and cover letter.


Failure to upload these required documents may result in disqualification.


About Sacramento State


Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from State Capitol. T


The lush, 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million.


Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and Black-Serving Institution (BSI) . The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:


"As California's capital university, Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead, serve, and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution, an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Black Serving Institution, and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education."


As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.


To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.


Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.


It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit


The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit .


Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification:


Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is 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 Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at View email address on click.appcast.io .


Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.


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.


Background Check Disclaimer


A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.


Out of State Employment


Sacramento State, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.


As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.


Eligibility Verification


Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:


Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

Advertised: Jul 09 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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