Accounting Generalist (AS)

Summary

Under general supervision of the Controller, the Accounting Generalist is responsible for assigned accounting tasks and responsibilities for the corporation and student club accounting. The Accounting Generalist is also responsible for training and supervision of student assistants within the Accounting department.

Duties

Supervision, training and evaluation of Student Assistant 1 positions in creation and upload of journal entries, and front desk tasks. Initial review journals prepared and uploaded by student assistant. Maintenance of schedules and responsibilities for the student assistants.

Responsible for the reconciliation of the Children’s Center monthly Accounts Receivable reports. Reconciliation of Monthly Analysis for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable accounts. Responsible for the review and upload of payroll interface. Generation and distribution of income and financial statements for agency and budget accounts; generate ad hoc financial reports for Children Center CDE reporting, DE 542 reporting.

Provides assistance in the year end closing process and year end audit as well as interim audits. Performs other duties as assigned to support the department mission and goals.

Serves as the Accounts Receivable backup in the following areas: preparation of deposits; maintains student organizations faculty/staff advisor and contact database; creation and distribution of purchase orders, distribution and reconciliation of accounts receivable invoices. The Accounting Generalist will also serve as the Accounts Payable Specialist back up in reviewing expenditure requests to ensure accuracy, completeness, availability of funds, proper signatures and supportive documentation. Maintain authorized signatures on file; update budget books with transfers and change of purpose; maintain approved supplemental funding records. Maintain, update, and process agency fund applications and records.

Preparation of bank reconciliation and corporate merchant credit card transactions (Clover) for final review and approval. Preparation of bank reconciliation journal entries for posting to general ledger.

Back up for fixed asset records maintenance (asset additions, deletion, retirements and charges) into Asset Panda database; Prepare quarterly department asset inventory audit reports of manager tracked and depreciation tracked assets for managers to approve.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the department mission and goals.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university in accounting, business administration or a closely related field.

OR

Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience which has demonstrated the above knowledge and abilities.

Preferred: Experience working with student clubs and organizations within a college campus.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

This position is employed through Associated Students (AS). AS offers an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, 14 paid Holidays, company sponsored retirement program and more.

The range position is $29.03 to $43.55 per hour. The anticipated hiring range: $29.03 - $38.00 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

HOURS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt at 40 hours per week; schedule is generally Monday - Friday during business hours but periodically varies to accommodate working evening and weekend events.

General Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily upon verbal offer of employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment.

Candidates should apply by completing the on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers

Associated Students, California State University, Northridge, Inc. (A.S.) is proud to operate on the California State University, Northridge (CSUN) campus serving students. As part of the campus community, A.S. follows the California State University (CSU) policy that strongly recommends all faculty, staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location to be immunized (aka vaccinated) against the virus that causes COVID-19.

ABOUT ASSOCIATED STUDENTS

CSUN Associated Students (A.S.) is a 501(c)3 corporation integrated with California State University, Northridge campus. Its mission is to serve as the primary advocate for students at CSUN and to provide excellent, meaningful programs and services designed to create and enhance a spirited, learning-focused campus environment. A.S. offers programs in sustainability; outdoor adventures; sport clubs; child care; ticket, transportation passes and attraction discount ticket sales; concerts, fairs and lectures. A.S. has its own infrastructure that includes risk management; information technology support; marketing; accounting and human resources.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is a comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 38,000 students annually and counts hundreds of thousands of alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country.

Advertised: Oct 21 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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