Accountant II

Job Description

Accountant II | California State University-Sacramento

The Tone:
This is a full-time, probationary role at California State University-Sacramento, located on-site in Sacramento, CA. Sacramento State is California’s capital university, committed to transforming lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. This Accountant II position is essential for maintaining the University’s financial record-keeping, ensuring compliance with standard accounting and regulatory practices, and supporting management decision-making through accurate and timely financial information.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Regular (Probationary)
• Location: In-person, Sacramento, CA
• Pay: $5178–$7543 monthly
• Team: Reports to the Operations Manager, Accounting Services, and receives direction from other experienced accountants.
• Mission: This person ensures Sacramento State’s financial record keeping is accurate and compliant, supporting informed financial decisions and reporting.
• Tech Stack: Current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems, records management systems, PeopleSoft / Oracle Financial System applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analysis: Apply accounting principles to analyze complex accounting problems and interpret accounting data.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed financial accounting records for the University.
• Reporting: Assist with the preparation of Legal and GAAP financial reports, financial statements, and compliance data.
• Transactions: Process financial transactions such as expenditure transfers, chargebacks, cost recovery, and assignment of General Ledger chart strings.
• Communication: Communicate complex and technical professional accounting information effectively to non-accountants and internal/external stakeholders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: 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 providing the required knowledge and abilities. Thorough knowledge of GAAP, governmental and fund accounting principles, and internal control methods.
• Experience: Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience. General understanding of internal control methods, federal financial aid annual reporting requirements, and quarterly grant reporting requirements.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs; ability to prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports; utilization of problem-solving techniques for complex accounting issues; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with diverse colleagues.
• Bonus: Knowledge of Federal, State, California State University (CSU), and Sacramento State practices, policies, and procedures. Experience working with PeopleSoft / Oracle Financial System applications.