Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Location 1717 S Chestnut Ave, Fresno, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2026-00716 Department Business Office Opening Date 06/19/2026 Description Benefits Position Summary The Staff Accountant plays a key role within the University's Business Office, contributing to the financial stewardship of a mission-driven institution dedicated to higher education. This position supports a broad range of accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting functions, helping to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and policies specific to higher education and nonprofit organizations. This role offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly supports the University's academic mission while gaining exposure to diverse accounting operations, budgeting processes, financial analysis, and institutional reporting. Employees benefit from a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, comprehensive benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and tuition-related benefits where applicable. Essential Functions Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset Support Director of Budget with annual budgets to ensure a timely process Assist Director of Budget with monthly monitoring of budget-to-actuals to control expenses Assist Director of Budget with creation and revision of internal budget reports as required Assist with gathering historical data as requested by Budget Managers Perform monthly bank reconciliations Assist with annual audit schedules Review all credit card expense reports for budget number accuracy and make any necessary changes Reconcile various general ledger accounts Reconcile payroll module and the general ledger for all salaries and wages Maintain a listing of all lease payments during the fiscal year Reconcile accounts payable monthly Reconcile donor system contributions to the general ledger monthly Back up for accounts payable and cash receipts Ability to handle and work with interruptions during normal office hours. Demonstrated organizational capabilities, detail orientation, and the ability to handle multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously. Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues in a context of a Christian University, integrating your Christian faith into your role and responsibilities. Embrace the mission, vision , and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations , and support the ideals and practices articulated in " The Fresno Pacific Idea " Uphold and advance Fresno Pacific University's commitment to Christ-centered higher education, holistic student development, and serving diverse communities. Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications Required:

Two to three years of public accounting experience. Associates degree in accounting Skilled in

Excel, Word, Tax Software, and Thomson Preferred:

Four to five years of public accounting experience. Bachelor's degree in accounting Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Windows environment.

Environmental Conditions:

Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time. Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day. Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions. Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments. Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.

Physical Demands:

This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: remain in a stationary position 80 % of the time, be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets/office machinery etc., operate a computer and keyboard and other office productivity machinery such as calculators/copy machines/printers. The employee is occasionally required to position self to reach items on the floor and in high cabinetry. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents. Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law. University Information $45,760 - $53,040 is the starting annual salary for this role and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, Fresno Pacific University offers a competitive benefits package. Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU's Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu . As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University's governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. Fresno Pacific University offers a wide range of affordable benefits that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. As well as, a 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, and a number of unique unviersity benefits. Please visit www.fresno.edu/visitors/human-resources and you may review our current Holiday Calendar. For any benefits questions, please email us at hr@fresno.edu. Employer Fresno Pacific University Address 1717 S. Chestnut Ave. Fresno, California, 93702 Phone (559) 453-2245 Website http://www.fresno.edu