Accounts Payable Technician

California State University•Los Angeles, CA

18d•$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. Under general supervision, the Accounts Payable Technician processes accounts payable transactions, reviews expenditures for policy compliance, prepares financial records and reconciliations, supports the Foundation Credit Card Program, maintains accounting documentation, and assists with audit activities while ensuring adherence to University, Foundation, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Combination of experience and education which has provided the knowledge and abilities listed below, which at minimum equivalent to three years of accounts payable experience or closely related financial recordkeeping experience.
Knowledge of accounts payable principles, fund accounting, and financial recordkeeping.
Ability to interpret and apply University, Foundation, and regulatory policies and procedures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple assignments within established deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer service orientation.
Proficiency in financial systems, Microsoft Excel, and the ability to prepare accurate reconciliations and journal entries.

Nice To Haves

PeopleSoft experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes purchase requisitions and check requests.
Reviews paperwork to ensure adherence to all University and Foundation policies, Federal and California regulatory guidelines, donor restrictions, and accounting rules.
Reviews transactions to ensure appropriate coding and propose resolutions for reclassifications and/or incorrect postings of expenditures.
Reviews monthly reconciliations and creates journal entries for cardholders in the Foundation Credit Card program.
Prepares required schedules for annual financial audit and other audits or reviews as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.