Foundation Accounts Payable Technician (Accounting Technician II)

Job Title

Foundation Accounts Payable Technician

Classification

Accounting Technician II

AutoReqId

545846

Department

University Advancement Administration and Finance

Division

University Advancement Administration and Finance

Salary Range

Classification Range $3,872 - $6,428 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,872 - $4,200 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

University Advancement serves Cal State Fullerton by building and strengthening relationships with the communities we serve to encourage advocacy, investment and support of the University, its mission, goals and programs in support of student and alumni success. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Foundation Accounts Payable Technician (Accounting Technician II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Reporting to the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation Accounts Payable/Procurement Manager, the Foundation Accounts Payable Technician is responsible for receiving, tracking, and maintaining the status and resolution of all transaction requests received by the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation and University Advancement Administration and Finance. Transaction requests and forms include new account establishment, purchase requisition requests, vendor change requests, travel expense requests, account transfers, credit card supporting documents, reimbursement claims, purchase order requests, cash disbursement requests, and additional inquiries concerning Accounts Payable. The Technician is responsible for following up with outstanding items and responding to questions in a timely and professional manner.

The Foundation Accounts Payable Technician will also ensure the proper recording and documentation of financial transactions; examine, prepare and analyze documents received by accounting services for processing (ie: check requests, travel expense requests, travel reimbursement claims, purchase orders, etc.). Review documents to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting standards. Identify and assess potential or existing issues, recommending corrective actions while conducting due diligence to maintain regulatory compliance and mitigate risk. Independently review a wide range of documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to established standards and makes necessary corrections in alignment with account approval guidelines. Perform arithmetic calculations. Assign transaction codes and prepare documents for processing. Update and create accounts and maintain accounting and financial records. Responsible for data entry, batch review, and account reconciliations. Provide excellent customer service while supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. Assist with annual and compliance audits by conducting detailed reviews and ensuring accurate reporting. Other duties as assig