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Financial Services
Administrator II
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Reviews and manages Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements and reporting packages under the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Prepares annual financial statements including statements of cash flows. Assists with the timely and accurate submission of CSUCI data reports to state and federal governments, accreditation organizations, and/or committees.
Recommends documents and implements changes in accordance with new accounting standards, CSU guidelines, and
state guidelines. Prepares variance analysis reporting and processes CSU derivations for reporting purposes.
Responds to requests from senior management, the Chancellor’s Office, the State Controller’s Office, and auditors.
Manages a portion of the monthly close process and provides measures to condense the monthly close cycle. Prepares
and reviews quarterly and annual financial statements. Reviews and approves journal entries, maintains files and records for financial statements, and resolves problems associated with entries or deviations from established procedures and other inconsistencies with GAAP. Oversees and manages the preparation of the Chancellor’s quarterly and annual Financial Information Record Management System (FIRMS) submission. Manages the preparation of staff work papers and PBC’s supporting the external financial statements, footnote disclosures, etc. Researches, drafts, updates, and owns technical accounting memos. Leads/Participates in special projects and other technical accounting areas as assigned (i.e., lease reporting, purchase accounting, integration). Partners with Fiscal Services and Auxiliary Financial Services on reconciliation of GAAP to management reporting and other internal reporting requests Supports ad hoc financial reporting requests as needed. Drives improvements related to financial reporting, streamlines processes to gather information, prepares internal documentation, and completes public reporting. Actively participates in the development and testing of internal controls and procedures. Manages the daily activities of general accounting cash and investment and manages the daily activities of the post-award administration. Takes an active role in helping to embed the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of University work, in every division, and participate at least once annually in professional and/or leadership development opportunities that will contribute to campus efforts to advance racial and social justice in and through education at CSUCI and beyond. Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and five years of experience. Professional-level accounting experience in a high volume, automated accounting department, higher education, or
not-for-profit or public agency preferred. Strong demonstrated knowledge of general accounting functions including applicable rules, regulations, internal controls, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required. Good interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate effectively with campus personnel, the State Controller’s Office, other CSU entities, and governmental and non-profit agencies. Ability to interpret and apply the requirements included in 0MB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-133, Uniform Grant Guidance. Must be comfortable in a changing environment, possess excellent organizational skills, and be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines with minimal supervision. Experience using PeopleSoft preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Must be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Willingness to work extra hours as needed. Ability to build queries/reports and analyze systems and processes within a computer automated financial system with an emphasis on improved efficiency. Ability to recommend action and implement new or revised process flows while applying standard accounting principles. Working knowledge of GAAP, and familiarity with GASB and/or FASB standards for financial reporting. Hands-on
experience in financial statement preparation. Proven ability to manage people and operations with a focus on efficiency and automation. Ability to foster cooperation between peers and co-workers.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
This position is eligible to participate in the telecommute program. Approval should come from the department administrator and reviewed every six months, as the business needs may change any given time.
Hiring Range:$7,917 – $8,167 per month
