Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $57,588.00 - $83,904.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
Retirement Plan
CSU tuition waiver
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Job Description
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) is a public university committed to providing quality education and services to students and the community. Located in Bakersfield, this institution is part of the California State University system, recognized for its diverse academic programs, innovative research, and commitment to student success. CSUB promotes a collaborative environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to foster learning, personal growth, and community engagement. The university supports its students not only academically but also through various services and facilities aimed at enhancing their overall well-being and campus experience.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent training
- Two years of relevant administrative work experience
- Knowledge of financial, budgetary, and accounting principles
- Familiarity with query and financial record management systems
- Ability to interpret and apply CSU policies and procedures
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Must be willing to travel for professional development
- Ability to work occasional holidays and flexible hours
- Ability to work on-site in Bakersfield
- Must successfully complete a background check
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent training
- Two years of recent administrative work experience involving policy or procedure development or improvement
- Demonstrated competency in budget analysis
- General knowledge of financial, budgetary, and accounting principles
- Working knowledge of query tools and integrated financial systems
- Ability to interpret and apply university policies and procedures
- Skills in data analysis, business mathematics, and statistical techniques
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to make independent decisions and sound judgments
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated customer service experience with diplomacy and professionalism
- Capacity to maintain confidentiality and work with diverse populations
- Competency in Microsoft Office applications and financial software
- Willingness to travel for training and work occasional holidays as required.
Job Duties
- Serve as the primary contact for day-to-day budget and accounting operations for the department's approximately $12M annual budget
- Perform routine and moderately complex fiscal analysis including reviewing budget-to-actual performance and recommending corrective actions
- Monitor rollover funds, revenues, and expenditures across assigned accounts and forecast financial impacts
- Prepare quarterly budget reports, year-end schedules, and supporting documentation
- Reconcile financial reports and ledgers regularly and maintain audit-ready financial records
- Process departmental billing and financial transactions including direct pays, requisitions, and revenue deposits
- Monitor accounts payable and receivable activity and resolve processing issues
- Track work orders through completion and verify chargebacks for accuracy
- Prepare, maintain, and track purchase orders and perform ProCard administration including monthly reconciliation
- Collaborate with campus accounting and budget teams on updates and compliance
- Participate in financial and staff meetings and serve as the primary contact during audits
- Provide administrative and business services support including payroll auditing, procurement coordination, and personnel paperwork
- Oversee timekeeping and payroll processes by auditing time reports and ensuring payroll certification
- Manage office equipment and supplies procurement
- Act as campus process liaison to explain procedures and escalate issues
- Serve as backup for Facility and Member Services Coordinator including customer service and event support
- Prepare departmental travel authorizations and claims
- Assist in developing training manuals and monitor staff training compliance
- Maintain secure departmental filing systems and coordinate weekly staff meetings
- Support departmental projects such as membership reporting and software updates
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and recognition of student employees
- Support delivery and monitoring of student training programs and update materials
- Evaluate training program effectiveness and recommend improvements
- Provide direct oversight of the Business Operations Student Manager
- Ensure student staff eligibility and process separation paperwork.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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