Senior Accounting and Business Services Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates, develops and prepares the annual operating budget Conducts monthly analysis and mid-year budget forecast Ensures department decisions are consistent with budget and financial objectives Benchmarks and provides input to the department’s key financial performance indicators (KPIs)
• Provides recording and reporting of accounting and financial transactions, ensuring that all fiscal operations are in compliance with CSU and Campus requirements
• Provides financial research and financial analysis/modeling in a variety of matters including but not limited to the procurement of capital equipment and major operational expenditures
• Oversees the department’s overall cost recovery process including the development of annual overhead rates, cost recovery models and collection processes
• In coordination with PDC, maintains an effective construction project accounting system and payment process in accordance with appropriate financial policies and procedures
• Administers and processes escrow agreements on all Public Works contracts and approves the request to State Treasurer for contractor payment; audits, prepares financial reports for submission to the Chancellor’s Office
• Ensures department payments are in compliance with general account and reimbursement procedures of the University, and interfaces with project managers for clarification of discrepancies and verification/authorization of payments requested
• Trains and provides guidance to staff relating to financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Represents the department in all financial matters in the absence of the Director, Administrative Services
• Manages trust funds to ensure a positive cash position for each trust at all times

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply extensive expertise to complex principles and practices of fiscal management
• Demonstrated expertise and advanced knowledge of the principles, problems, and methods of public and business administration and operational and fiscal management
• Ability to prepare reports and interpret policies and procedures covering a wide range of budget, contract and accounting procedures
• Ability to make timely decisions and perform a wide variety of administrative duties independently; ability to effectively plan, assign, coordinate and lead a variety of fiscal functions
• Ability to analyze computerized accounting records, and to research and correct computer data errors
• Ability to work independently; communicate and write effectively; make constructive recommendations; interpret and apply fiscal policies and procedures; and work cooperatively with contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, campus personnel, and representatives of public and private agencies
• High proficiency in PC compatible software programs such as Word, EXCEL and Access
• Ability to develop, design databases, and create reports as related to defined duties
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field
• Five years of relevant experience
• Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience preferred in construction management, facilities management, and/or governmental accounting
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience
• Work experience in a State, College, or University setting OR within a large, complex business setting
  
  

Compensation

Classification: Budget Analyst IV
Anticipated Hiring Range: $9,524 /month - $9,714 /month (Step 19 – Step 20)
CSU Salary Range: $6,668 /month - $9,714 /month (Step 1 – Step 20)


San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.