Accounting Technician III

Accounting Technician III
(Accounting Technician III)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $4,570 per month 

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,570 - $6,658 per month

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

 

Job Summary

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and is a member of Accounting Services. Accounting Services is under the Division of Finance and Administration, which reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager, the incumbent selected will be responsible for knowing all Accounts Receivable processing procedures and related regulations, policies and procedures, including but not limited to calculating correct billings for customers including discounts, sales and use taxes, and other billable charges; as well as preparing documents and accurately coding and inputting them into a computerized accounting system; applying independent judgment to correct errors which may occur; and performing other duties as assigned. The incumbent will also provide support to various areas within the accounts payable unit.

Incumbents in this classification have the training and experience required to independently perform most of the skilled work of the Accounting Technician Series. This is the journey-level of this series. Positions of this classification require a thorough knowledge and understanding of financial record-keeping methods and practices. The Accounting Technician performs diverse duties involving a wide range of procedures. Incumbents are required to use initiative and judgment in analyzing information and determining a course of action within the specifications of standard practice and established guidelines. Work is usually performed without direct verification or check. Incumbents communicate established university policies and procedures to faculty, staff and the general public, obtaining clarification from others when more extensive interpretation is required; review data for accuracy and completeness and make correcting entries; maintain accounting of financial aid records; receive and disburse monies; prepare billings and past due notices; place holds, assess late fees, and process cancellations; post information to journals, registers, and ledgers; analyze and record transactions for write-off; assemble and compile data used in the generation of financial reports and/or analysis; balance and reconcile assigned accounts; create and maintain spreadsheets, including entering, revising, sorting, calculating and creating tables; modify, run and export queries; review and recommend content updates to web pages; assist with the modification and documentation of established procedures based on precedent and university policies; enter codes and data into the computer and review computer reports for accuracy; and participate in the testing of financial software for upgrades and implementations as related to the position including such activities as testing transaction/data entry and data output.

 

Key Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices; and basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Skills and Abilities to:
  • Use initiative and judgment in analyzing information and determining a course of action within the specifications of standard practice and established guidelines.
  • Understand, interpret and apply university policies and regulations.
  • Follow directions and work without direct verification or check.
  • Compile, reconcile, analyze, review and verify financial documents for accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to standards.
  • Make mathematical calculations, assign transaction codes, prepare invoices, billings and notices for processing and post information rapidly and accurately to vouchers, billings, journals, registers, and ledgers
  • Review documents and computer-generated reports to identify, trace, and make necessary corrections.
  • Review web pages and make recommendations for updates.
  • Write and/or update departmental p