Accounting Technician II
About The Position
San Diego State University is a dynamic and exciting organization, where every employee can make a difference through meaningful work that contributes to knowledge and provides rich opportunities for students. The Division of Business and Financial Affairs (BFA) is at the heart of some of the larger projects on campus in recent years, including the construction of Snapdragon Stadium, as well as the implementation of my.SDSU on campus. As part of BFA, the Department of Financial Operations is responsible for the financial and budgetary controls and procedures of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. The Associate Vice President for Financial Operations has responsibility for Budget and Finance, Procure to Pay, Audit and Continuous Improvement, Shared Services, and the University Controller's Office, which includes the University Bursar's Office, Accounting Services, Financial Reporting, and Financial Systems Management and Analysis. The University Controller is responsible for the maintenance of the University's budgetary, receipt and disbursement (expenditure) general and subsidiary ledgers for all University Funds. Through the Accounting Services and Financial Reporting Departments, the University Controller oversees and coordinates the analysis, reconciliation and reporting of all financial transactions of the University, including cash receipt processing, student refunds, financial aid disbursements, billing/collections and reconciliations, and management of the diverse services provided by the SDSU ID Card as performed by the SDSUCard Office. The University Controller is responsible for internal and external reporting including Legal/Budgetary Basis, Financial Information Record Management System (FIRMS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The University Controller reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Financial Operations. The University Bursar's Office is a customer service oriented group that interacts with students on a regular basis. The University Bursar is responsible for University cashiering operations, student billing and collections, the student direct deposit process, campus fee reporting and reconciliation and check printing. Collections and a portion of the fiscal recordkeeping for various loan programs also fall under the responsibility of the University Bursar's office. The University Bursar is also the liaison with the Student Financial Center and the Financial Aid Office, which all work together to ensure our students' financial transactions are properly processed. For more information regarding the University Bursar's Office, click here.
Requirements
- Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience which has provided the above knowledge and abilities.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
- Customer service experience.
- Thorough knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices.
- Ability to apply accounting procedures and practices to the analysis of basic accounting problems.
- Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
- Ability to apply problem solving techniques in finding solutions to basic accounting problems.
- Ability to provide accurate information and explain University policies and procedures to Students, Staff and Parents.
- Ability to work closely and cooperatively with various campus departments.
- Experience using enterprise computer systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a university student account or cashiering environment preferred.
Benefits
- Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
- Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
- Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
- Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
