Accounting Technician II - INTERNAL POSTING ONLY

***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Under general supervision of the Manager of Accounts Payable, the Accounting Technician II independently performs professional level tasks that supports the Accounts Payable department and the overall campus community. The incumbent is responsible for the accurate and timely review and processing of transactions, such as processing invoices for payment, reviewing travel expense reports for compliance with CSU travel procedures, evaluation of activities and related withholding tax requirements, annual 1099 reporting to the IRS, perform and inform continuous education and resource support for the campus community, and actively participate in efforts for continuous improvement within department business processes or CSU initiatives that involve evaluation, planning, designing, and testing of new software solutions. Additional responsibilities include research, general customer service, and other duties as assigned. This is the journey-level of this series; incumbents are required to use initiative and judgment in performing the duties listed in this position description, adhering to all applicable rules and regulations including Federal and State requirements.

Required Education and Experience:

Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience; or any combination of education and experience which has provided the knowledge and abilities as described above.

Preferences:

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

• Experience with software platforms that encompass work flow/routing for approval or action
• Experience with corporate credit card program oversight
• Experience developing and delivering training to others
• Experience with travel reimbursement programs
• Sales and Use Tax application/reporting knowledge.
• Experience with Accounts Payable functions.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer - Mon-Thurs 7:00-5:30. ***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $46,464 - $77,136 per year. 

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

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).  For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

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.

About Chico State:

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 pe