Accounting Technician

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

10d•$4,037 - $5,881•Hybrid

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun . Major Duties Under general supervision, the Accounting Technician performs accounting and procurement functions, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance. Supports audits, ensures compliance with policies and donor requirements, and provides guidance on financial procedures while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting operational efficiency. Processes and reconciles Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure accuracy and compliance. Reviews and processes purchase requisitions, chargebacks, and other related expenditures. Verifies donor restrictions and availability of funds prior to processing expenditures. Prepares journal entries for the general ledger and maintains accruals, encumbrances, and accounts payable schedules. Assists with preparation and documentation for the annual financial audit. Performs other duties as assigned. NOTE: To view the full position description, including all of the required qualifications, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/h84lfi4anmjn2yqa9dfo41rgovu8e2z2

Requirements

Equivalent to three years of full-time, progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience that has provided the knowledge and abilities listed OR any equivalent combination of college education in a job related field and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Working knowledge of accounts payable, procurement, and general accounting practices, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial recordkeeping.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, donor restrictions, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated skill in reviewing financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with a customer service orientation.
Proficiency in financial systems and standard office software, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and support audit processes.

Responsibilities

Performs accounting and procurement functions, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.
Supports audits, ensures compliance with policies and donor requirements, and provides guidance on financial procedures while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting operational efficiency.
Processes and reconciles Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Reviews and processes purchase requisitions, chargebacks, and other related expenditures.
Verifies donor restrictions and availability of funds prior to processing expenditures.
Prepares journal entries for the general ledger and maintains accruals, encumbrances, and accounts payable schedules.
Assists with preparation and documentation for the annual financial audit.
Performs other duties as assigned.