Accounting Technician I

As part of our equity and diversity commitment and continuing effort to offer career ladder opportunities to our employees, the following position is being offered as a promotional recruitment effort. Only current state staff on-campus may apply.

Job No: 537087; 04/02/2024

Accounting Technician I
Accounting Technician I
One-Stop Financial Services

Salary Range : $3,512 - $5,511/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary: $3,512/Monthly)

Work Schedule : Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; temporary appointment, expires on or before one-year from date of hire; may be extended, may become permanent; non-exempt classification.

Essential Functions : The Accounting Tech I is under the direction of the Accounts Payable & Travel Services Manager for the One-Stop Financial Services Office. The incumbent provides quality customer service to all our constituents: students, staff, and faculty, off campus vendors. The incumbent interacts with various departments on campus in answering questions to help resolve problems. Incumbent must exercise a high level of tact and judgment in addressing members of the campus community and must be knowledgeable with regards to university policies and procedures. The Accounting Tech I is responsible for performing accounting technical support for the travel service center, process payee data forms, process independent contractor forms, set-up ACH/EFT payment information, process salary advances and AR for payroll advances, maintaining and performing other related duties as necessary for the successful operation of the department.

Required Qualifications & Experience : Equivalent to one year of clerical accounting or financial record-keeping experience which has provided the required knowledge and abilities. Experience in higher education or a university setting Knowledge of standard practices and/or regulatory requirements in area of responsibility. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications : Two years of clerical accounting or financial record-keeping experience. Experience using PeopleSoft Administration System.

Closing Date : Review of applications will begin on 4/16/2024 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

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 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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Advertised: Apr 02 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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