Accountant III - University Accounting Reporting
Accountant III - University Accounting Reporting
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$ 69348 - 133836
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Job Description
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Director of University Accounting & Reporting an Accountant III independently performs advanced professional accounting work requiring a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. The incumbent will work independently to prepare complex financial statements and reports interpret laws and rules and effectively communicate complex and technical professional accounting information to nonaccountants.
Department Summary
University Accounting & Reporting (UAR) is an integral part of University Financial Services (UFS) a department within the Administration and Finance Division. UFS provides accounting and financial services to students staff and faculty. Services include budget fiscal planning general accounting cashiering student accounts accounts receivable property accounting and financial reporting.
Key Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards; office methods and procedures; statistical and mathematical presentation of data.
- Advanced proficiency with current word processing spreadsheet software programs web browsers query tools integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems.
- Ability to research and apply tax law as it relates to universities and non profit/taxexempt entities
- Ability to independently perform the full range of professional accounting work.
- Ability to implement problemsolving techniques in finding solutions for complex accounting problems.
Education and Experience
- Equivalent to five years of professionallevel accounting experience.
- Equivalent to a bachelors degree with a major in accounting business administration finance or a closely related field. (Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education).
Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $76000 $98000
Classification Range: $69348 $133836
Cal Poly offers a bestinclass benefits program including health dental and vision insurance retirement participation in the Public Employees Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly is a nationallyranked public university located in San Luis Obispo California and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20000 toptier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering agriculture science business humanities and the built environment. Cal Polys handson philosophy small class sizes and close studentfaculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities California and the world. For more information visit calpoly.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly 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. Cal Poly 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 Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal antidiscrimination laws and CSUs 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.
Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly 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.Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.
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.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Employment Type
Full-Time
