Accounting Manager

Company: University of the Pacific
Location: Stockton
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Primary Purpose Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Budget and Financial Administration, manage business and accounting functions, including financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants & contracts, procurement, and cashiering, for the San Francisco campus. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. Essential Functions Oversee and direct business and accounting activities for the San Francisco campus and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental regulations, University policies and guidelines and best business practices. Collaborate with Business & Accounting leaders throughout the University to create process improvements. Evaluate accounting trends and analyze data to create operational process improvements. Manage and direct the establishment and implementation of effective policies, procedures, and internal controls. Manage the complete year-end close process for the San Francisco campus; ensure proper revenue recognition, pre-paid expenses, physical inventory counts, unrelated business income, and accounts receivable aging. Oversee management of capital assets within the San Francisco campus; ensure annual physical inventory is conducted and work with the Business & Accounting department in Stockton on depreciation schedules and retirement of capital assets. Oversee all daily accounting operations; review and approve all journal entry requests, account payable requests, purchasing requests, and invoice requests. Manage all grants and contracts for the San Francisco campus, including contract review, negotiations, approval, management, etc. Act as primary liaison between external auditors and the San Francisco campus. Maintain and update documentation on policies, procedures, and internal controls. Manage and oversee compliance with University Business policies and procedures. Provides technical accounting and GAAP guidance. Provide support, assistance, and answer questions related to accounting transactions for internal and external customers. Review, analyze and advise internal and external customers on process improvements and resource efficiencies; create training for internal customers. Maintain effective, solid, and professional working relationships with a host of internal and external constituencies to include Development/Advancement, dental clinics, Stockton and Sacramento campuses, City and County of San Francisco, strategic vendors, etc. Ensures that the office of Business & Accounting is staffed with qualified financial personnel capable of meeting the objectives and responsibilities of the department and responsible for continued development of these employees. Management responsibility for the following: Financial Reporting, Grants and Contracts, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, and Cash Management. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Budget and Financial Administration. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Advanced knowledge of GAAP . Advanced accounting reconciliation skills and financial reporting skills within GAAP . Advanced analytical and research skills. MS-Office applications with advanced Excel skills. Management of full scale accounting functions. Experience: Minimum of six years of experience in an accounting position role. Minimum of three years of experience in an accounting management position. Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Working Conditions: Position is full-time, eight hours per day, five days per week. Additional time may be required to meet business needs or deadlines. Occasional travel to off-site meetings, training or conferences. Preferred Qualifications Ability to: Maintain a commitment to excellence and high standards. Provide leadership to SF Campus Business and Accounting staff. Effectively collaborate with University leadership on operational and strategic matters. Effectively supervise, develop, and evaluate staff members. Use sound judgment in resolving problems or issues. Work effectively in a team environment and project a positive, helpful, and professional demeanor. Prepare clear and concise analytical reports and presentations for internal and external customers. Communicate effectively with all internal and external customers. Organize work, multi-task, and meet ongoing deadlines. Pay close attention to detail and maintain high level of efficiency and accuracy in all processes. Compose professional correspondence. Maintain versatility, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work with changing priorities. Work independently and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty and take ownership of his or her work product. Maintain confidentiality. Work with a high degree of integrity. Knowledge of: Non-profit fund accounting desirable. Accounting system conversion and process change experience a strong plus. Experience: Experience in higher education accounting department desirable. BANNER software experience desirable. Other: Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

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