Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercise independent judgment in coordination with the direction of the Director of Finance and Reporting, the Senior Accountant will independently perform the full range of professional accounting work for the CSULB Research Foundation business unit. Work assignments include, but are not limited to: 

        Maintaining accounting data; 

        Reconciling balance sheet and investment accounts; 

        Interfacing the Empeon payroll data file into PeopleSoft; 

        Preparing and reviewing journal entries; 

        Processing accounts receivable invoices; 

        Maintaining the aging report, sending reminders and requesting payment of outstanding balances;

        Reviewing and communicating with deficit fund owners how to correct deficit balance; 

        Processing KKJZ radio station transactions: 

        Providing back-up for the preparation of financial statements; 

        Completing the month-end and year-end financial processes; 

        Providing back-up for the preparation of the Research Foundation operating budget;

        Providing consultative services to Research Foundation programs and campus administrators in resolving accounting issues;

        Acting as back-up for the coordination of annual financial audits;

        Recommending changes in the accounting system and/or procedures; 

        Ensuring that assigned accounting program activities are carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting standards;

        Cross training within other classifications is required;

        Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.  

Requirements

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
        Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience which shall have provided a comprehensive understanding of the accounting operations of a non-profit organization, college, or other organization of comparable scope and complexity;

        Governmental accounting/fund accounting experience, desired;

        Experience in accounting for grants and contracts, preferred;

        Demonstrate thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, financial theory, contract and grant accounting, budgetary accounting, statistical and graphic presentation of data;

        Possess advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Word or equivalent;

        Possess working knowledge of governmental accounting methods an related laws, rules and regulations; 

        Ability to demonstrate advanced reconciliation skills required;

        Ability to apply accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting issues; 

        Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data, prepare clear/accurate financial statements and reports;

        Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems; 

        Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; 

        Possess solid knowledge of sound business practices, decision making skills and recommendations regarding accounting activities; 

        Demonstrate strong organizational skills and be extremely detail oriented with very strong follow-through; 

        Possess strong dependability, reliability and self-motivation; 

        Possess strong customer service skills, exceptional time management skills and work ethic; 

        Demonstrate effective, clear, professional communication (both verbal and written); 

        Ability to work with all levels of staff and administration; 

        Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures of the organization; 

        Ability to analyze processes with the emphasis on improved efficiency; 

        Proficient in Word, Excel, report writing, and accounting systems; 

        Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and change priorities as necessary; 

        Possess strong problem-solving skills, mathematics, reconciling and research abilities; 

        Demonstrate strong analytical skills and ability to work independently; 

        Ability to apply independent judgement, discretion and initiative in performing job responsibilities; 

        Ability to accept constructive criticism and interact positively with a wide variety of individuals; 

        Demonstrate the ability to coordinate many different project tasks, determine relative importance of each, prioritize and set appropriate deadlines to complete all tasks accordingly;

        Additional work time may be required during the Research Foundation financial audit period (May – August annually) and other critical times.

Must be able to accept constructive criticism, prioritize workload, be dependable, behave professionally and interact positively with others. This position is employed through the CSULB Research Foundation. Employment is at-will. 

The CSULB Research Foundation Finance and Accounting team currently operates on a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office three (3) days per week as scheduled by the Director and remotely two (2) days per week. This schedule is only available to those in positions where there is adequate remote work available. Our hybrid work model is reviewed regularly, and as such, may be changed or stopped at any time for any reason at the employer’s discretion. Newly hired employees will be required to initially come into the office every day until they have undergone proper training within their position and are approved for remote work.  

POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT
A post offer background check (including a reference and criminal records check) must be completed, and the individual cleared, before they can start work with the CSULB Research Foundation. No information will be required prior to the offer of employment. Once an offer of employment is made, failure to complete the background check and receive clearance may affect the application status of a new hire individual and/or the continued employment of a current CSULB Research Foundation employee who has applied for/moved into a new position. Individuals working with minor children and/or the elderly will be required to renew their live scan fingerprinting and be cleared every twelve (12) months. Information obtained through the background check does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $3,958.34 - $4,166.67 per pay period (24) / $95,000-$100,000 per year.

FILING DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position, please submit the required information as soon as possible. The hiring committee will review applications, interview qualified candidates and close the position anytime on or after two (2) weeks from the posting date listed above. Removal of a position from our website is an indication that the position has been filled.

APPLICANT PROCEDURE
Interested individuals should forward their cover letter, resume, and completed employment application referencing position number to the CSULB Research Foundation Human Resources Department in one of the following ways: 

        By Mail/Delivery: 6300 State University Drive, Suite 332, Long Beach, CA 90815

        By Confidential HR Fax: (562) 985-1726

        By E-mail: FND-HR@CSULB.EDU (put Job# in the Subject line)

A separate application is necessary for each employment opportunity posting. The employment Application can be found alphabetically on our website at https://www.csulb.edu/research-foundation, under the Forms, then the Human Resources tab. It is the responsibility of the applicant to clarify on their application their ability to perform the job for which they are applying. Individuals requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position should provide necessary information to the Director of Human Resources. Additionally, individuals invited to interview for this position should inform the Director of Human Resources at the time of invitation of any requirements for a reasonable accommodation.

NOTICE     
The CSULB Research Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its employment as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, and Section 86.9 of the administrative regulations adopted by the Department of Education pursuant thereto, nor does it discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin (including language restrictions), sex (pregnancy or gender), sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation or veteran’s status (including Vietnam-era veterans) as required by other federal/state non-discrimination statues, related administrative regulations and executive orders. Individuals selected for employment must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility as prescribed in Title 8, United States Code, and Section 132A. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Title IX Employer. The CSULB Research Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) corporation that exists solely to support and advance the mission of CSULB. Employment with the CSULB Research Foundation rests solely with the CSULB Research Foundation and provides no rights or benefits of employment or any other kind, with any other organization. This includes but is not limited to: California State University Long Beach, the State of California, or the sponsoring agencies of any programs administered by the CSULB Research Foundation.