GENERAL ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (160295)

Bulletin #160295; 5/26/17

GENERAL ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Accounting Technician III, #160295

Business Financial Services

Salary Range: $3,426-$5,561/Monthly

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; non-exempt position.

Essential Functions: The incumbent reports to the General Accounting Supervisor and performs professional accounting work. The incumbent will: prepare, verify, and process complex journal entries with a high degree of accuracy, completeness, validity and adherence to State of California and California State University policies; reconcile the daily cash depository for the campus and its auxiliaries; maintain the department/budget table; maintain the chart of accounts; prepare various reconciliation reports; maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls; data entry and verification; file, maintain and organize file systems; create and update spreadsheets; coordinate and process various forms; follow up with outstanding items; participate in month and year-end closing processes; and participate in the implementation and upgrades of the financial accounting software.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Equivalent to four years of full-time responsible financial record-keeping experience; comprehensive knowledge of financial record keeping methods, procedures, and practices; and basic knowledge of governmental accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to: interpret and apply a wide variety of written rules and regulations; maintain accounting records for funds, programs, or activities involving multiple transactions; compile, verify, and reconcile financial data; use current computer word processing and spreadsheet programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems; investigate and resolve errors and discrepancies; read and write English at a level appropriate to the position; interpret computer-generated reports; plan, organize, and prioritize work; develop and communicate clear and comprehensive operating procedures; learn, interpret independently and apply a variety of complex policies and procedures; apply independent judgment, discretion and initiative to address problems and develop practical, thorough, and at times creative solutions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; exercise tact, courtesy, alertness, and good judgment in responding to others; and provide work direction to staff. Incumbent must possess excellent customer service skills, oral and written communication skills; and a demonstrated interest and/or ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

Special Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration or a closely related field. PeopleSoft Financials experience.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on June 9, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

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.