Accounting Technician
Accounting Technician
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Job Description
Department: Central Business Services Office
Classification: Accounting Technician
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $18.16 $ 26.97/hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
March 9 2025; position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following documents with your online application:
1. A resume/CV
2. Names of at least three professional references their email addresses and telephone numbers.
3. OPTIONAL: If you would like to include a cover letter please use this to indicate how you meet the minimum and if applicable preferred qualifications for the position.
The CBSO is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you dont think you meet every one of our preferred qualificationsuse your application to let us know what excites you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.
To request a copy of the full position description please email
Department Summary
The Central Business Service Office (CBSO) a shared service office provides service to a variety of units within the Office of the Provost portfolio. Specific support is provided in the areas of Finance Human Resources (HR) Payroll Purchasing Contracting Travel and Accounts Payable.
The mission of the CBSO is to provide consistency through centralized services offering our expertise in processing a wide variety of financial and human resources transactions and functions including acting as a liaison to the Business Affairs Office Purchasing and Contracting Services University Human Resources and Payroll Administration. We are committed to providing superior customer service and creating partnerships with our customers to ensure their needs are fulfilled to the highest standard.
The CBSO unit provides shared services for several organizations within the Office of the Provost portfolio including:
College of Design
School of Journalism & Communication
College of Education
Clark Honors College
Ballmer Institute
The units supported by the CBSO constitute a large business enterprise consisting of more than 2500 employees and a total budget of more than $100 million in budgeted operations funds. The CBSO also works with 13 employee category types.
Position Summary
This position provides a wide range of comprehensive technical support by interpreting program policies and regulations offering technical advice and consultation reviewing accounting operations and producing reports of findings alongside recommendations for alteration.
Additionally this position processes payment requests completing work within the realm of accounts payable including both stateside and UO foundation funds. This may include but is not limited to issuing payments against contracts and purchase orders invoice payments journal vouchers reimbursements and other types of transactions as needed. Expenditures must be carefully monitored for compliance with state grant and UO Foundation regulations and guidelines.
This position makes decisions related to UO business expenses IRS and purchasing and contracting policies. Nonroutine or unusual decisions will be made in consultation with the Senior Director or Assistant Director of the CBSO. The complex nature of this position requires the ability and skill to track transactions and/or errors through an account from initiation to resolution. This position routinely interacts with internal and external (national and international) constituents including faculty staff administrators and vendors.
This position reports to the Associate Director of Financial Operations.
Minimum Requirements
12 quarter hours 8 semester hours) of Accounting courses 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.
Professional Competencies
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook (or similar).
Ability to organize tasks effectively with attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with integrated student information systems such as Banner PeopleSoft or similar.
Experience with accounts payable.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit https://hr.uoregon/aboutbenefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
