Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician (Accounting Technician I, Finance and Administrative Services - Student Financial Services) Job Summary: Provides excellent customer service and communicates established university policies and procedures to students, faculty, and staff. Under general supervision, accurately posts cashiering entries to student accounts and the general ledger and assists with the disbursement of various checks. Responsibilities: Student Account Support & Customer Service: Apply general knowledge of financial record‑keeping methods, procedures, and practices to support student account operations. Serve as the point of contact for student account inquiries by providing customer service in person, by phone, email, and Zoom. Communicate established university policies and procedures related to student accounts to resolve problems. Refer complex issues to appropriate staff as needed. Under close supervision, use the Student Finance system to release holds, review entries such as aid, charges, and payments, and answer inquiries pertaining to students' accounts. Cashiering and Payment Processing: Perform routine cashiering duties, including processing payments, posting salary advances, accepting departmental deposits, reconciling cash drawers, and preparing the daily deposit. Assist with the disbursement of Master and Student Assistant payroll, and various other checks. Includes filing signature authorization forms. Other classification related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Equivalent to one year of clerical accounting or financial record‑keeping experience which has provided the above knowledge and abilities. Education: Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Required Qualifications: General knowledge of financial record‑keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices. Abilities: Ability to review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to standards; compute and post numbers rapidly and accurately; maintain files and records; identify, trace, and correct errors; follow directions; interpret and apply written rules and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; exercise tact, courtesy, alertness, and good judgment in responding to others. Use current computer word‑processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems, such as student accounting, cashiering and student financial aid; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in higher education, student services, or public sector finance. Familiarity with student financial aid, cashiering operations, and FERPA compliance. Effective oral and written communication skills. Microsoft Windows Office experience including Word, Excel, and Outlook email software. Peoplesoft Enterprise Systems. Cashnet/Transact Payments. Compensation And Benefits: Anticipated Hiring Steps: $3,738.00 - $3,967.00 per month (Step 1 - Step 4). Classification Steps: $3,738.00 - $5,446.00 per month (Step 1 - Step 20). Salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors. The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here. Position Information: Work status: Full‑time/Non‑Exempt/Probationary Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends. Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am – 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends. Staff: Application deadline is December 4, 2025. Conditions of Employment: Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. I‑9: CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Compliance with federal law requires verifying identity and eligibility to work. Statement of Commitment to Diversity: California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence, including domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. This requires completion of sexual violence prevention training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two‑year basis thereafter. Reasonable Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Smoking: CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco‑free campus. Clery Act: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report available at https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act. Senior Level / Employment Type / Job Function: Entry level, Full‑time, Accounting/Auditing and Finance, Higher Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr