Job Description
Fiscal Services
Administrator I
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Oversees and reviews the work of accounts payable technician operations and activities, providing training, guidance, and assistance. Processes check runs for vendors, staff, and students. Responsible for the AP Subledger by running aging reports and doing account reconciliations. Ensures claims submissions are being sent to the State Controller's Office and makes necessary corrections in the Oracle/PeopleSoft accounting system. Recommends action and implements new or revised process flows while applying standard accounting principles. Ensures that assigned accounting program activities are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting standards. Identifies actual or potential problems and recommends corrective or preventative action. Monitors 1099 activity throughout the year, and processes forms at the end of the year, through submission to the IRS. Develops, interprets, and trains the campus on various policies that fall under the purview of the accounts payable function including travel policy, hospitality, and business meals. Develops and monitors internal control processes for the accounts payable cycle. Represents the campus as the CSU Accounts Payable Affinity Group delegate. Assists in the month- and year-end financial closing. Performs monthly liability reconciliations. Interfaces with both external and internal audit teams. Participate in special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Take 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.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Equivalent of three years of professional-level accounting and one year of supervisor experience. Higher education or public agency experience preferred.
Working knowledge of governmental and/or CSU financial record-keeping methods, procedures, and practices, and automated accounting systems. Working knowledge of automated accounting systems to include accounts payable, procurement, and receiving functions. Strong demonstrated knowledge of general accounting functions including applicable rules, regulations, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to perform a wide variety of duties requiring sound judgment, initiative, independence, and the technical ability to interpret and understand new and existing complex accounting issues. Applicable knowledge and skills for using Excel and Word as it relates to accounting. Experience using PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, or other automated accounting software is also preferred. Willingness to work extra hours as needed, particularly at month/year-end closing time.
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 the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Hiring Range: $6,334 - $6,583 per month
Advertised: Jul 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 09 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Closing Date/Time:
Job Address
Camarillo, California
93012
United States
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