Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance team at San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role handles full-cycle accounts payable, reconciliations, budgeting support, and general ledger maintenance, while assisting with audits and compliance filings. This position is a fully onsite, exempt/salaried, fixed term position, at our Fremont, CA campus.

Essential Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Process and record journal entries in accordance with GAAP and university policies
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and subsidiary ledgers on a monthly basis
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures
• Maintain and update fixed asset schedules, including depreciation calculations
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for annual financial audits

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Reconcile Brex corporate card transactions, review employee submissions, and ensure proper coding in Sage Intacct
• Process vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and check requests
• Assist with student billing, tuition revenue recognition, and accounts receivable collections

Budget & Analysis

• Assist in the annual budget preparation process, including data gathering and variance analysis
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 0-2 years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related experience, including internships
• Foundational understanding of GAAP
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience utilizing accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Workday, Banner, or comparable ERP systems