Chico State Enterprises is hiring: Accountant in Chico

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POSITION: Accountant

*STATUS: Full-time / Benefitted / Salary / Exempt*

• COMPENSATION: $68,640-$82,200 per yea*r
  
  

DEPARTMENT: Chico State Enterprises

LOCATION: Chico State Enterprises; 25 Main Street, Suite 103, Chico, CA. This is a hybrid work environment that is eligible for partial telecommuting.

RECRUITMENT ID: 323

RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Chico State Enterprises (CSE) provides specialized business services to support Chico State Universitys innovative research programs, community partnerships, entrepreneurial projects and other education-related activities. Funded by public and private grants, contracts and gifts, CSE is a rapidly expanding organization with annual revenues of $79 million supporting 2000 full and part-time faculty, students, and staff. We are seeking a highly collaborative individual with strong interpersonal skills to join the dynamic Sponsored Projects Team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Financial Director, this position prepares accounting for both CSE and the University Foundation (also an auxiliary of CSU Chico) in the areas of investments, fixed assets, cash management, and other general ledger accounting. This position administers requests for the creation and closure of accounts and performs other general ledger maintenance and system tasks. Also supports the Financial Director in preparing bank reconciliations, preparing quarterly internal audit reviews, and participates in the preparation of the financial statements and tax returns.

Employment Standards

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance and a minimum of 3 years of related experience is required. A deep knowledge of accounting principles is required.

Must possess excellent customer service skills, strong written and oral communication skills, strong problem solving and organizing skills, and attention to detail.

Proficiency with MS Excel and Word, and 10-key proficiency.

Experience with Finance Enterprise accounting software is desirable.

Compliance Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Chico State Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current Chico State Enterprises employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Benefits

Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to your 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).

How To Apply

To be considered, submit the following documents by July 18, 2025. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.

Resume

BY DROP BOX: https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/9804135e7eee455a9777fd05e471fd4e

BY EMAIL: csejobs@csuchico.edu

Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 pm on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a non- profit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at- will.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with Ca ifornia law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Higher Education

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