Staff Accountant I

Location: San Francisco, CA Category: Staff Positions Posted On: Mon Mar 4 2024 Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Department Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting transactions in support of the CIIS Accounting & Control department, and Finance and Administration Division. The Accounting team's primary responsibility is to control and maintain the continuity, sustainability, and contingency financial objectives and strategic planning of CIIS. This team works collaboratively to support each other in a variety of department duties and responsibilities; thus, it is cross trained in each accounting position. The incumbent will examine, analyze and interpret accounting records and conduct reconciliations of financial, expenditure, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax, and students accounts data. This position will also support the financial processes of other departments of the University and assist in processing, relationship management, audit, and reconciliation of general ledger, bank, credit card, merchant card, and other processes or accounts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general accrual accounting and other related duties in a timely manner
• Cross trains in other Accounting and Control department areas
• Prepares general ledger entries, for Controller approval, by analyzing and reconciling a variety of accounts, research transactions
• Ensures for proper documentation, approvals and department coding on payment requests
• Oversees vendor disbursements, employee expense reports and reimbursements
• Coordinates payment of corporate credit card accounts
• Manages recurring payments and department cost allocations
• Manages vendor relations, payment inquiries, and vendor contract administration
• Manages the IRS 1099 filing process
• Performs monthly bank, investment, and other balance sheet account reconciliations
• Regularly reviews and update accounting policies and procedures
• Provides back-up to Department and Division accounting functions
• Provides the Controller with various reports and analysis
• Assists with the annual audits were asked or required
• Duties include interaction with vendors, staff, faculty, and students
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Files various tax forms with federal, state, and/or local government agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Marked Knowledge of general financial accounting and accrual accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficient with Accounting General Ledger software, Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Highly proficient in Excel.
• Must be kind, intelligent, and proactive

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or finance.
• At least three years of finance, accounting, or related experience required.
• Ability to learn enterprise database systems quickly.
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other department members and CIIS departments.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized with time and data.
• Working to advance toward Accounting Masters Degree or additional Accounting certification, preferred

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Occasional work performed alone with ability to work remotely from time-to-time. Collaboration and constant work around and with other people.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

This position requires attention to detail, good memory, ability to work under deadline pressure, sitting for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

LOCATION

On campus full-time.

Additional Information:

WAGES AND BENEFITS

Salary Range (commensurate with skills and experience): $68,000 to $75,000.

CIIS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

NOTES TO CANDIDATE

• Working Conditions - Duties are primarily performed in an office environment at a desk or computer terminal, typically Monday through Friday.
• Background Check - Due to the sensitivity and requirements of this position, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses, or credentials pertinent to the position. If your job requires driving on behalf of CIIS you will be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license.
• Visa Sponsorship - Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Relocation Assistance - This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

CIIS strives to cultivate and preserve a culture of inclusion and belonging as part of its Seven Commitments. More than accept difference, we honor and celebrate our staff's diversity of experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community creates and maintains working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, accessible, and welcoming.

CIIS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio- economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI+). CIIS is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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