Accountant II (Temp)
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San Diego, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Position Summary San Diego State University is seeking an experienced and adaptable Accountant II (Temporary 12-month) to support critical accounting operations during a period of significant business process and system transformation. This temporary 12-month position was created to help the Accounting Services team navigate a period of significant change. As SDSU continues work on a major financial systems implementation we are seeking an experienced accountant to help resolve outstanding issues improve processes strengthen reconciliations and provide operational support as needed during the implementation The Accountant II will work across multiple accounting functions to identify and resolve discrepancies perform complex reconciliations and analysis support month-end and year-end activities assist with implementation-related cleanup efforts improve business processes and provide backup support to ensure continuity of operations during this transition period. The position may support a variety of accounting activities including general ledger reconciliations financial reporting transaction analysis issue resolution and other accounting operations as departmental priorities evolve. The ideal candidate is a self-directed accounting professional who thrives in a changing environment enjoys solving complex problems and can balance implementation-related projects with ongoing operational responsibilities. Successful candidates will be adaptable collaborative and willing to step into a variety of accounting assignments to support team and departmental goals. As part of the California State University (CSU) system San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what its like to work at the CSUwatch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU. |
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Department Summary The University Controllers Office is responsible for maintaining the Universitys general and subsidiary ledgers for all operating and self-supporting funds. The University Controllers Office oversees and coordinates the reconciliation and reporting of all University financial transactions. Additional oversight includes expenditure transactions processed within Accounts Payable; cash receipts student reconciliations and records financial aid disbursement transactions and collection activity managed by the University Bursars Office. The University Controllers Office is responsible for internal and external reporting including Legal/Budgetary Basis Financial Information Record Management System (FIRMS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The University Controller reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Financial Operations. Accounting Services is responsible for analyzing reviewing recording and reconciling all transactional activity received from the sub-ledger modules into the general ledger. Reconciliation of general ledger data is performed on a monthly basis with a high degree of accuracy. Accounting Services provides assistance to departments staff and administrators in understanding and resolving any issues with transactions and department-level accounts. For more information regarding the Department of Financial Operations click here. |
Education and Experience Equivalent to a bachelors degree in a related field and two 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. |
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Compensation and Benefits San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Compensation:
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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. 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. SDSUs 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 Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination 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. 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 Monday July 27 2026 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 persons identity and authorization to work in the United States which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration Reform and Control Act. 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 applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. 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 Eurick Hilario at |
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About Company
Since its founding in 1897, the university has grown to become a leading public research university, and a federally-designated Hispanic-serving Institution. Dr. Adela de la Torre is the current president of San Diego State University (SDSU).
