Accounting Technician II
Accounting Technician II
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$ 3872 - 6428
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Job Description
Position Summary
San Diego State Universitys Bursars Office is looking for an Accounting Technician II to assist with student account inquiries and perform essential backoffice duties. If youre passionate about helping students and ensuring smooth financial operations we want you on our team!
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist students parents other customers and university staff with student account inquiries and resolve related issues via telephone in person email or Zoom.
- Address questions related to payments refunds financial aid billing or any other student account issues.
- Supervise hire and train student assistants if needed.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues or answer questions.
- Create and/or provide informational materials or sessions for students parents staff or others.
- Understand and communicate university state and federal rules and regulations to students parents and staff.
- Perform backoffice duties such as processing refunds printing checks performing reconciliations running reports and printing bills and statements.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a dedicated team that supports students and the university community.
- Gain valuable experience in customer service and financial operations.
- Work in a collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders.
- Contribute to the smooth operation of the Bursars Office.
Make a real difference in the daytoday financial operations of the university. Apply today!
Position Information
- This is a fulltime 1.0 timebase) benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
- This position is designated nonexempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
- Standard SDSU work hours are Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but may vary based on operational needs.
- The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
Department Summary
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 Controllers Office which includes the University Bursars Office Accounting Services Financial Reporting and Financial Systems Management and Analysis.
The University Controller is responsible for the maintenance of the Universitys 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 Bursars 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 Bursars 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 Bursars Office click here.
Education and Experience
Experience: Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial recordkeeping experience.
Education: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Key Qualifications
- Customer service experience.
- Experience in a university student account or cashiering environment preferred.
- Experience using enterprise computer systems.
- Thorough knowledge of financial recordkeeping mathematical and general office methods procedures and practices.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4129 per month.
Salary placement is determined by the education experience and qualifications the candidate brings to the position internal equity and the hiring departments fiscal resources.
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits please clickhere.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $3872 $6428 per month.
SDSU Values
At SDSU our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.
At San Diego State University we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSUs Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal antidiscrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.
SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Apply by March 13 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an asneeded basis and the position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g. H1B visa).Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a persons identity and authorization to work in the United States which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SDSU is a smokefree campus. For more information please click here.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
