Job Details

Accounting Technician II

Job No: 546079

Work Type:

Locations: San Diego

Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

Position Summary

San Diego State University's Bursar's Office is looking for an Accounting Technician II to assist with student account inquiries and perform essential back-office duties. If you're 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 back-office duties such as processing refunds, printing checks, performing reconciliations, running reports, and printing bills and statements.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated non-exempt 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.

Education and Experience

Experience: Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping 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 record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,129 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.

Supplemental Information

Apply by March 13, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed 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., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at ...@sdsu.edu.

Advertised: Feb 27, 2025 (9:00 AM)

Applications Close: Open until filled

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