Property Analyst - Fiscal Services Property Accounting

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of University Accounting and Reporting and with lead work direction provided by the Lead Property Analyst, the Property Analyst performs a range of technical and analytical duties in support of the University’s property control program serving the San Luis Obispo and Solano campuses. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete property records within the centralized asset management system, including processing acquisitions, transfers, adjustments, and dispositions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The Property Analyst reviews financial and property-related documentation to identify reportable assets, determines appropriate classifications, and ensures compliance with CSU, University, and applicable regulatory requirements. The position applies established guidelines to resolve routine and moderately complex issues, conducts reconciliations, assists with inventory activities, and supports audit preparation by compiling and verifying required documentation.

The incumbent collaborates with campus departments to provide guidance on property procedures, responds to inquiries, and contributes to the ongoing maintenance of internal controls and documentation. The position may provide guidance to student assistants and supports the effective day-to-day administration of the property management function.

Department Summary

Property Accounting oversees the University’s property control program, ensuring accurate tracking and management of assets throughout their lifecycle in compliance with CSU policy and regulatory requirements. The department maintains the asset management system; supports campus-wide inventory processes, audit readiness, and reporting, while providing guidance and internal controls to safeguard University assets.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply CSU and University policies and procedures related to property administration and control, and the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of University organizational structures and administrative processes.
• Strong analytical skills to review financial transactions; identify and record new property; calculate acquisition costs and subsequent adjustments; and apply working knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP as related to capital assets and financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing property transactions and physical inventory information, anticipate problems proactively, and determine appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Skill in researching, developing, and evaluating policies and programs, including collecting, interpreting, and presenting data to support sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to independently establish priorities and plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in situations involving multiple and competing demands.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university.
• One year of technical or administrative experience.
• A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $61,116 - $75,996 per year

Classification Range: $57,588 - $83,904 per year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class 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 nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier 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 Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .

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, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s 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 CSU employee 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 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.

Advertised: May 04 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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• California Polytechnic State University

• 805-756-2236

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