ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (Accounting Technician III)
California State University Chico

Job Info

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Recruitment Number:

VA1445

Posting Period:

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 08/04/21. Applications received after that date may be considered.)

On Campus Only Promotional Opportunity:

No

Working Title:

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (Accounting Technician III)

Class Title:

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN III

Level/Range/Grade:

1

Salary Range (From $ to $):

$3,532 - $6,198 per month / $42,384 - $74,376 annually (New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the salary range)

Department:

University Housing

Number of Positions:

1

FLSA Code:

Non-Exempt

Status:

Regular: Permanent (after one-year probationary period)

Full-time/part-time (if part-time, indicate time base):

Full-time

Pay Plan:

12/12

CBU/MOU:

R07 - CSUEU Clerical & Administrative Support Services

Quick Link:

https://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/6613

Hours Per Day:

8 hours during the school year / 10 hours during the summer

Days Per Week:

5 days during the school year / 4 days during the summer

Shift:

Day

Primary Duties:

Working independently, under general supervision of the Associate Director of University Housing-Administration, this position is provides primary support for all financial transactions including; Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), payroll, budgeting, financial analysis and departmental procedure process-mapping for University Housing (UH). This position maintains all student account activities in relation to housing charges, credits, and refunds which are incorporated in the University's PeopleSoft CMS applications. This position also coordinates all staff and student employment and payroll activities with supervisors and area managers, and serves as the liaison between UH and other on-campus and off-campus departments such as Student Financial Services, Accounting Operations, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Student Employment Services, utilities companies and property management companies, etc.

University Housing (UH) is a large, complex department consisting of approximately 22 employees working various shifts and providing diverse administrative, operational, and programming services.

For a full description of job duties, please visit: https://csuchico.box.com/v/VA1445-Position-Description

MANDATORY VACCINATIONS:The CSU will require faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. This requirement will be effective at the beginning of the Fall 2021 term, or upon the full Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of one or more vaccines, whichever occurs later. The systemwide policy is currently under development. Selected candidates should be prepared to comply with this requirement. Questions can be sent to: humanresources@csuchico.edu.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE:
Incumbent must possess:

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures and practices.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

ABILITIES:
Incumbent must have the ability to:

• Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to standards.
• Compute and post numbers rapidly and accurately.
• Maintain files and records.
• Identify, trace, and correct errors.
• Follow directions.
• Interpret and apply written rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Exercise tact, courtesy, alertness, and good judgment in responding to others.
• 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, cashing and student financial aid.
• Read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
• Apply accounting procedures and practices to the analysis of basic accounting problems.
• Analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Apply problem solving techniques in finding solutions to basic accounting problems.
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Work independently and follow directions.
• Make sound decisions and recommendation regarding accounting activities.
• Interpret and apply a wide variety of written rules and regulations.
• Maintain accounting records for funds, programs, or activities involving multiple transactions.
• Compile, verify, and reconcile financial data.
• Investigate and resolve errors and discrepancies.
• Read and interpret computer-generated reports.
• Perform assigned duties.

Required Education and/or Experience:

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

Additional Requirements for this Position:

N/A

Recruitment Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Two years demonstrated experience using a computerized financial system.
• Experience utilizing query tools and managing large data sets.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Special Requirements:

• California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
• The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Procurement Card Holder, 2) Note this designation is applicable only if Procurement Card is issued.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent/applicant will need to be able to perform the essential job functions (duties) of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position alternates between remaining in a stationary position operating a personal computer for long periods of time and frequently moving about inside the office. Must be able to travel across campus to other offices and buildings on campus for meetings and events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a typical office environment operating standard office equipment. Benefits:

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

Benefit Information:

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). Eligibility for standard CSU benefits is based on an appointment of half-time or more for a period exceeding six months. Employees appointed less than half-time or less than six months are not eligible for standard CSU benefits but do receive prorated sick leave and vacation.

Eligibility for Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits is based on an appointment of at least three-quarter time, hired to work a minimum of 130 hours per month over the course of the appointment or works an average of 130 hours or more per month during the measurement period. The ACA guidelines provide for health coverage or FlexCash only. ACA does not provide dental or vision plan coverage.

About the University and Community:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public University, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation and operating as part of the 23-campus CSU system. The University enrolls over 17,000 students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, "Today Decides Tomorrow," is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from San Francisco Bay Area. A safe residential community, Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that CSU, Chico stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land and the waters that run through campus.

CSU, Chico is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the diverse, intercultural, and intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of achievement gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and activities that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons 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 veteran status, or any other protected status.

Open Date (posting open date):

07/20/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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