Capital Projects/Accounts Receivable Technician (Accounting Technician III)

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 who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. 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:

Working independently, under direction of the Manager of Budget & Finance, the Capital Projects and Accounts Receivable Technician provides journey-level record-keeping support including monitoring, compiling, reviewing, reconciling and reporting financial transactions for Facilities Management and Services (FMS). Incumbent will perform technical record-keeping tasks related to campus minor and major capital projects and work orders, consistent with standard practice and established guidelines. Incumbent will verify support documents, record costs, answer questions, maintain billing information in the Common Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and review transactions in the Common Financial System (CFS) for accuracy. Working with the department Budget & Finance Manager, Director of Business Operations, and various project managers, incumbent will maintain accuracy of project budgets, process purchase requisitions, verify chartfield strings, process invoices and change orders. Incumbent also assists with maintenance and operation of integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems, such as the Common Maintenance Management System (Web TMA) and PeopleSoft, used by the department, and/or Chico State to monitor information. Additionally, incumbent will perform general support duties for the department's Customer Service Center such as answering phones and serving as backup to customer support, as needed.

Facilities Management and Services (FMS) is a large, complex department. Various shifts are worked providing diverse administrative and operational services campus wide.

Required Education and Experience:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
AND
Equivalent to four years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience which has provided the above knowledge and abilities.

Preferences:

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

• Bilingual.
• Advanced Excel skills including ability to analyze large data sets, preferably using filters, formulas, or similar database tools.
• Experience using PeopleSoft.
• Governmental financial record-keeping methods, policies, procedures and practices.
• Experience in higher education, specifically facilities and/or construction.
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Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $49,992 - $87,744 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.