Accounting Technician II

Job Description:

Accounting Technician II

Description

Join Our Team as an Accounting Technician II!

Key Responsibilities:

• Process a variety of invoices using Oracle Payables eBusiness Suite and document imaging workflow.
• Audit invoices with precision, ensuring they meet University, California State University, State of California, and Federal regulations.
• Reconcile reports related to payables, maintaining high standards of accuracy and completeness.
• Support our credit card and travel programs, handling auditing and administration tasks.
• Ensure compliance with policies from the State of California, California State University, and San Diego State University.

Why Join Us:

• Make a significant impact in a role that values accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use your initiative and judgment to analyze information and determine the best course of action within established procedures.
• Be part of a team that values compliance and high standards.

If you’re ready to take on these responsibilities and grow with us, apply today!

Position Information

• Full-time, permanent/probationary role, offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Procure-to-Pay department is responsible for delivering end-to-end procure to pay services and solutions, including leading continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the department of Shared Services. Responsibilities include a wide range of contract and procurement management and accounts payable functions.

The Accounts Payable Department is responsible for processing over $200 million annually in payments for materials and services ordered by the University. This department works closely with the Logistical Services Department concerning the receipt of materials, Contract and Procurement Management to assure payment of correct materials and services, and the Accounting Services Department for appropriate charging of these materials and services. The Accounts Payable Department consists of one manager (Administrator I), 6-7 accounting technicians, and up to one student assistant.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience which has provided the necessary knowledge and abilities. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Key Qualifications

• Experience working in accounts payable, accounting, or auditing functions.
• Thorough knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to apply problem solving techniques in finding solutions to basic accounting problems.
• Ability to use current computer word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems, such as student accounting, cashiering and student financial aid.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,104 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,872 - $6,428 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on September 18, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by September 17, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at mpuentes2@sdsu.edu .

Advertised: Sep 03 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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