Accountant I

Accountant I Job No: 559778 Locations: Southern California: San Diego 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 will 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. You will work closely with colleagues across campus to record financial transactions accurately and in accordance with accounting standards. Key Responsibilities 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. Education and Experience 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. Key Qualifications 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. Ability to analyze financial and statistical data and draw conclusions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and communicate effectively, including conveying technical information to non‑accountants. Preferred Qualifications Experience performing the accounts receivable cycle, preferably in the higher education industry. Four years of progressively responsible governmental accounting experience. Ability to manage a significant workload with overlapping deadlines and multiple deliverables. Experience with an integrated financial system such as Oracle eBusiness Suite or PeopleSoft Finance. Strong research and problem‑solving skills and strong organizational and communication skills. Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines. CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,570–$6,658 per month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $4,755 per month. Generous Time Off : 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Retirement : CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems. Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost. Education Support : CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents. Optional Offerings : FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans. Campus & Community : Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities. Equal Opportunity San Diego State University is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr