Accountant II

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Accountant II

Description

Position Summary

Join Our Team as an Accountant II

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong knowledge of GAAP and Legal Basis Accounting? We are seeking a motivated Accountant II to join our Accounting Services team. Under the general supervision of the Manager of Accounting Services, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently perform the full scope of professional accounting duties, including complex financial analysis and reconciliations.
• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Legal Basis Accounting in all accounting functions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain financial records, statements, and reports.
• Assist with audits, budget development, and financial planning activities.
• Use professional judgment to evaluate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and compliance with regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support financial decision-making and provide expert accounting guidance.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and training.
• A chance to work on meaningful projects that impact the university’s mission.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A workplace culture that values integrity, initiative, and innovation.

Apply today and take your accounting career to the next level with us!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

Accounting Services is responsible for the analysis, review, recording and reconciliation of all
transactional activity received from the sub-ledger modules into the general
ledger. Reconciliation of general ledger data is performed on a monthly basis to the highest
degree of accuracy. Accounting Services provides assistance to departments, staff and
administrators in understanding and resolving any issues with transactions and department level
accounts.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); office methods and procedures.
• Experience with federal and state student financial aid accounting and reporting requirements.
• Statistical and mathematical presentation of data; general understanding of internal control methods.
• 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 apply appropriate accounting treatment to financial transactions; apply accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting problems.
• Ability to manage a significant workload with multiple deliverables by prioritizing assignments.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $6,300 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,909 - $9,473 per month.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by June 5, 2025, to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

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 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at mpuentes2@sdsu.edu

Advertised: May 22 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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