Associate Director Of Auxiliary Accounting, Department Of Accounting
- Full-Time
- Arcata, CA
- Humboldt State University
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Associate Director of Auxiliary Accounting
Accounting
Job #22-29
Close Date: Sunday, April 3, 2022
(Job #22-29) Administrator I, Associate Director of Auxiliary Accounting, $3,750 – 10,417 monthly. Salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan position in
Accounting. This position is an Administrator _ in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP). Under
this plan, incumbents are subject to normal management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President.
Additional information can be found at: http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/policies/mpp.shtml. This position comes with a
premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary
pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the
California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can
be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.
Now is an exciting time to join the Accounting Department as we transition to Cal Poly Humboldt! Cal Poly Humboldt
has been named the state’s third polytechnic institution and the first in Northern California. Backed by a historic state
investment, we’re adding in-demand new academic programs, building new facilities, and growing our enrollment. Cal
Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our
students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ
faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects
the diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.
Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Controller, the Associate Director of Auxiliary Accounting performs
advanced professional accounting work involving the application of accounting principles and practices to the resolution
of a wide variety of complex accounting problems. The incumbent leads the delivery of auxiliary accounting services and
activities, serving as both as a high level individual contributor and leader of the auxiliary accounting team. The
incumbent provides expertise and oversight to other Accountants and Accounting Technicians, ensuring that assigned
accounting activities are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures and generally accepted
accounting standards.
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• Lead and supervise the auxiliary accounting team
- Work collaboratively with auxiliaries and departments on internal/external audits of the campus and auxiliary
- Evaluate procedures for compliance and advise auxiliaries and departments of improvements
- Prepare complex financial analysis and complex journal entries for monthly, quarterly and annual financial close for
- Perform complex analysis related to the year-end preparation of GAAP financial reporting
- Develop financial statements and reports; research authorititative literature, formulate conclusions and recommend
- Interpret new and existing federal and state regulations; and provide training, guidance and assistance to other staff
- Leads and assists with the month-end and year-end close processes, year-end GAAP analyses and preparation of
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide innovative solutions to policies and processes
- Assist in system-wide implementations/modifications of the enterprise system and support software
- Oversee implementation and compliance of internal controls
- Support the mission and values of the University
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:
• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting and internal
control methods and related laws, rules, and regulations; extensive knowledge and understanding of GASB and FASB
accounting pronouncements and applications
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of or ability to learn quickly the financial structure and financial procedures of the CSU
- Extensive knowledge of general ledger responsibilities and financial statement preparation
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Experience building and sustaining collaborative working relationships with a variety of individuals from diverse
- Advanced ability to analyze financial and statistical data and draw sound conclusions, including presentation of data
- Ability to function independently with minimal guidance and supervision is essential
- Advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools,
- Ability to research authoritative literature, formulate conclusions and recommend implementations required
- Demonstrated competence in understanding, interpreting, and communicating procedures, policies, information,
Minimum Qualifications: Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business
administration, or a closely related field and five years of progressively responsible accounting experience – OR – an
equivalent combination (eight years) of education and experience which has provided the required knowledge, skills and
abilities listed below.
Preferred Qualifications:
• CPA license
- Government accounting experience
- CSU accounting experience, including work with grants, contracts, endowments, gifts
- Knowledge of CSU auxiliary operations
- Experience using PeopleSoft
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Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials via Interfolio (link
below):
- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three professional references
- Cal Poly Humboldt Employment History Form (Cal Poly Humboldt Employment History Form:
https://forms.humboldt.edu/employment-history-form; NOTE: Download the Cal Poly Humboldt Employment
History Form and save it as a PDF file prior to filling it out. If the form is completed in an online browser, content
WILL NOT be saved).
CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW: http://apply.interfolio.com/103732
Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022.
Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources
Office at (707) 826-3626.
Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The
Wiyot people call the area Goudi’ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State
University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff,
faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative
to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
Cal Poly Humboldt is part of the 23-campus California State University system and one of only three
polytechnic universities in the system. The University has a comprehensive arts and sciences curriculum,
which is recognized nationally for its high academic quality. Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt is one of
the premier public institutions in the Western United States; it is a rural and residential campus of
approximately 7,000 students. The main campus is located in Arcata, California, in the northwestern part of
the state along the coast, and situated among redwood trees in an area that offers unmatched scenic beauty,
moderate climate, and opportunities for outdoor activities. The surrounding Humboldt County locale has a
population of approximately 135,500. The community offers an excellent range of businesses, services, and
cultural activities and performances. The local schools are ranked in the top performance percentiles, both
nationally and in the state.
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Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can
be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to
accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical
or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply
with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions
may be sent to hr@campus.edu.
Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with state and federal crime
awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act,
California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal Poly Humboldt Annual Security
Report is available at: https://clery.humboldt.edu/content/annual-security-reports.
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)
Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a
background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for
employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent off of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the
background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service.
Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or
continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest
quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at
www.humboldt.edu.
Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected
status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual
harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.
Class Code: 3318
Publication Date: March 3, 2022
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