Accounts Payable Technician
Accounts Payable Technician
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Job Description
Job Summary
Under general direction the incumbent is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of complex and detailed transactions and reconciliations for Accounts Payable (AP) in all three University business units: Campus Research Foundation and 49er Foundation. All processes are completed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and structured University guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently perform all operational AP functions related to invoice processing or disbursements - Accurate and timely electronic processing of complex and detailed University invoices for General expense Travel Procurement Credit Cards and other AP processes in accordance with established rules regulations policies and procedures. Including but not limited to - reviewing documents for correctness appropriate signatures data entry determining chart field accuracy identifying changes to established vendor information determining taxability of purchases and 1099 reportable services matching invoices to Purchase Orders (PO) and responding to exceptions performing follow-up and expediting functions to process payments in a timely manner reconciling vendor statements or other reports.
- Perform reconciliations and analysis with respect to AP - Auditing documents for accuracy completeness and compliance to university guidelines.
- Provide excellent customer service.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting and GAAP procedures related to the daily operational duties of Accounts Payable. Demonstrated ability to independently research and solve problems. Ability to interpret a wide variety of written rules and regulations including knowledge of sales and use tax and 1099 reporting. Excellent organizational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and to be accountable for own work. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated experience in customer service environments.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies procedures and guidelines including but not limited to safety civility information security and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the universitys commitment to a vision of excellence.
Education and Experience
Equivalent to four (4) years progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience required.
Bachelors degree and experience in a fast-paced AP environment is preferred.
Physical Summary
- Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
Department
Accounts Payable
Classification
Accounting Technician III
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education experience and qualifications the candidate brings to the position internal equity and the hiring departments fiscal resources.
CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4166 - $7312 per month.
Benefits
Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health vision dental) tuition fee waiver generous vacation and sick leave and 14 paid holidays each year.
Time Base
1.0 time-base 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment
This is a regular position.
Application Procedures
Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Additional Information
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
California State University Long Beach expects respectful professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior treating others with civility and respect and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity national origin or other protected status. CSULB 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 anti-discrimination 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.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact .
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University Long Beach as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
