Cal Poly Humboldt · 23 hours ago
Accounting Coordinator
Humboldt County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$4,037/mo - $5,881/mo
3+ years expCal Poly Humboldt is a comprehensive university committed to hands-on, impactful educational opportunities. The Accounting Coordinator position provides journey-level accounting and technical support for campus and auxiliary financial operations, including fund setup, reconciliations, and general accounting duties.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide entry-level accounting support to campus and auxiliary operations by applying established accounting methods, procedures, and CSU policies
Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; prepare correcting and adjusting entries as needed
Perform account and fund reconciliations, analyze variances, research discrepancies, and compile data to support accurate financial reporting
Assist with period-end and year-end activities, including gathering data, preparing supporting documentation, and resolving outstanding financial items
Provide banking and cash management support, including researching and resolving variances (e.g., wires, ACH, credit card settlements), monitoring daily bank activity, and coordinating with departments on missing or unidentified deposits
Provide support for asset management functions, including data entry, reviewing asset transactions, tracking equipment purchases, and preparing related documentation
Assist with annual inventory activities, data cleanup, and system updates
Process and maintain new fund, program, project, and chartfield setups in the financial system
Ensure configurations follow CSU and campus accounting requirements and provide appropriate documentation
Collaborate with Accounting, Budget, and Auxiliary partners to validate requests and resolve discrepancies
Support audit activities by gathering documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of requested information
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience which has provided the above knowledge and abilities
Thorough knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices
Ability to review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to standards
Compute and post numbers rapidly and accurately
Maintain files and records
Identify, trace, and correct errors
Follow directions
Interpret and apply written rules and regulations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Exercise tact, courtesy, alertness, and good judgment in responding to others
Use current computer word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems, such as student accounting, cashiering and student financial aid
Read and write English at a level appropriate to the position
Must be able to apply accounting procedures and practices to the analysis of basic accounting problems
Analyze and interpret accounting data
Apply problem solving techniques in finding solutions to basic accounting problems
Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Work independently and make sound decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities
Preferred
Experience preparing, reviewing, or assisting with journal entries, including correcting or adjusting entries, in support of accurate financial reporting
Experience supporting or participating in external or internal audit activities, including gathering documentation, responding to inquiries, or assisting with audit requests
Experience assisting with asset management or inventory processes, such as tracking equipment, maintaining asset records, supporting physical inventories, or reconciling asset data in a financial or record-keeping system
Benefits
Premium benefits package
Outstanding vacation
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life insurance
Voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Fee waiver education program
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
15 paid holidays per year
Company
Cal Poly Humboldt
At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future. Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carla Hoʻā
Interim CFO and Vice President of Finance and Administration
Kate Shea
Chief Operations Officer
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