Job Summary:

The Accounting Services Lead shall possess a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position will be responsible for month-end and year end closing, processing journals entries (including investment related activities), and serve as the primary contact for campus departments for general ledger transactions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform audits of internal controls for cash handling.
• Prepare audit schedules, work papers and management reports.
• Give recommendations for control improvement.
• Assist auditees with implementing the recommendations, including developing written operating procedures.
• Responsible for monthly accounts receivable reconciliation
• Ensure bank reconciliation, accounts payable reconciliation, chargebacks, transfer of expense, billing and cash posting orders are completed in a timely manner with acute accuracy.
• Responsible for all investment/endowment analyses, reconciliations, and reporting; will act as liaison between campus departments and brokerage associates.
• Monitor account balances, perform aging analysis, and prepare write-off recommendation.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to general ledger and CFS.
• Research of FIRMS combo editing errors.
• Other ad-hoc reconciliations.
• Primary accountant for month-end and year-end closing.
• Process journals including investment related activities in accordance with CSU policies and campus guidelines.
• Generate financial reports including financial statements for Auxiliaries.
• Serve as the primary contact person for campus departments on general ledger transactions, providing financial management guidance, training, and oversight.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with internal and external procedures, guidelines, and requirements set forth by a variety of regulatory agency sources: Campus, CSU Chancellor, ICSUAM, SAM, FISMA, GAAP, etc.
• Complete special assignments and other job-related duties as requested from Associate Controller and University Controller.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Education: 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.
• Experience: Equivalent to five years of professional level accounting experience.

Required Qualifications

• Analyze and resolve complex business or accounting problems.
• Skilled in organizing work and setting priorities.
• An understanding of general accounting concepts.
• Microsoft Windows Office experience including Word, Excel, and Outlook email software.
• Experience with ERP systems (general ledger module)
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
• Ability to reconcile general ledger accounts (i.e. bank and balance sheet accounts)
• Ability to prepare complex financial statements and reports; understand and interpret laws and rules; communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying complex and technical professional accounting information to non-Accountants.
• Ability to fit in with a large team environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• A courteous, professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audits, developing and implementing internal controls.
• CSU accounting and reporting experience.
• Previous experience in higher education.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,242 - $7,045 per month

Classification Salary Range: $5,242 - $10,116 per month

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 14 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekends and evenings may be required.

The application deadline is Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Mandated Reporter

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.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at

COVID-19 Vaccination

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who physically access campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose, or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at jeanne.durr@csusb.edu

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: