Accounting Technician

Department: Central Business Services Office
Classification: Accounting Technician
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $18.16- $ 26.97/hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

March 9, 2025; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following documents with your online application:
1. A resume/CV
2. Names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers.
3. OPTIONAL: If you would like to include a cover letter please use this to indicate how you meet the minimum and, if applicable, preferred qualifications for the position.

The CBSO is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications--use your application to let us know what excites you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

To request a copy of the full position description, please email CBSOHR@uoregon.edu.

Department Summary

The Central Business Service Office (CBSO), a shared service office, provides service to a variety of units within the Office of the Provost portfolio. Specific support is provided in the areas of Finance, Human Resources (HR), Payroll, Purchasing, Contracting, Travel, and Accounts Payable.

The mission of the CBSO is to provide consistency through centralized services, offering our expertise in processing a wide variety of financial and human resources transactions and functions including acting as a liaison to the Business Affairs Office, Purchasing and Contracting Services, University Human Resources, and Payroll Administration. We are committed to providing superior customer service and creating partnerships with our customers to ensure their needs are fulfilled to the highest standard.

The CBSO unit provides shared services for several organizations within the Office of the Provost portfolio including:
• College of Design
• School of Journalism & Communication
• College of Education
• Clark Honors College
• Ballmer Institute

The units supported by the CBSO constitute a large business enterprise consisting of more than 2,500 employees and a total budget of more than $100 million in budgeted operations funds. The CBSO also works with 13+ employee category types.

Position Summary

This position provides a wide range of comprehensive technical support by interpreting program policies and regulations, offering technical advice and consultation, reviewing accounting operations, and producing reports of findings alongside recommendations for alteration.

Additionally, this position processes payment requests, completing work within the realm of accounts payable including both stateside and UO foundation funds. This may include but is not limited to issuing payments against contracts and purchase orders, invoice payments, journal vouchers, reimbursements, and other types of transactions as needed. Expenditures must be carefully monitored for compliance with state, grant, and UO Foundation regulations and guidelines.

This position makes decisions related to UO business expenses, IRS, and purchasing and contracting policies. Non-routine or unusual decisions will be made in consultation with the Senior Director or Assistant Director of the CBSO. The complex nature of this position requires the ability and skill to track transactions and/or errors through an account from initiation to resolution. This position routinely interacts with internal and external (national and international) constituents including faculty, staff, administrators, and vendors.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Financial Operations.

Minimum Requirements

• 12 quarter hours (8 semester hours) of Accounting courses AND an Associates Degree in Accounting;
OR
• One year of experience that includes entering, compiling and/or reporting financial information;
OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools.

Professional Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook (or similar).
• Ability to organize tasks effectively with attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with integrated student information systems such as Banner, Peopl