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
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