Accounting Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: April 15, 2025
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: May 1, 2025
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Support Staff
Support Staff Classification Title: Accounting Technician
Division/Department: Finance and Administration/Service Center
Compensation Range (commensurate with experience):
Salary Range 17, Step 1 - Step 5
As of 2/1/25 $18.16 - $21.42 per hour, or $3,147 - $3,713 per month @ 1.0 FTE
As of 6/1/25 $18.79-$22.17 per hour, or $3,257-$3,843 per month @ 1.0 FTE
As of 11/1/25 $19.36-$22.83 per hour, or $3,355-$3,958 per month @ 1.0 FTE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: No
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Remote Work Type: On-campus
Work Hours: M-F (8:00a – 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
• For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.
• To view SOU’s very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf
• Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Accounting Technician uses bookkeeping skills to record, examine, and reconcile expenditure and revenue transactions and records to maintain accountability with statutory requirements, university policy, and general accounting principles and procedures. The Service Center works in conjunction with other departments to provide business operational services support for the campus. Areas of service include accounts payable and related technical tasks for accounting support functions; providing information and assistance to faculty and staff; and providing support for other business functions. Job roles and responsibilities focus on journal vouchers and related accounting tasks; accounts payable/invoice processing, personal reimbursements, procurement card redistribution and reconciliation, and related training; word processing activities, spreadsheets, tracking documents; support of front office operations; etc

Minimum Requirements

• 12 quarter hours (8 semester hours) of Accounting courses (credits in relevant fields such as math, computer science, business may be considered as well as path towards attaining credits during the probationary period) 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.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Workday ERP system, or comparable database systems Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices Experience using querying and reporting tools Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills.