California State University, Los Angeles · 2 months ago
Accounting Technician II
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$4,037/mo - $5,881/mo
3+ years expCalifornia State University, Los Angeles is seeking an Accounting Technician II to support the billing and payment operations of One-Stop Financial Services. The role involves verifying and posting charges, invoicing students for housing balances, and maintaining financial records while ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to policies.
Education
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Student Accounts Lead, the incumbent performs accounting duties in the billing and payment operations of One-Stop Financial Services (OSFS)
The Accounting Technician II is responsible for providing support in the student service areas related to student accounts, including accurately verifying and posting charges and payments for the campus community
The incumbent interprets and explains various transactions, answers related questions and resolves problems while interacting with students and various University departments
The incumbent will work with the Housing Residence Life department to post housing charges and payments
The incumbent invoices students for Housing balances and invoices sponsors who pay student Housing charges
The incumbent prepares the daily University deposit
The incumbent processes and maintains petty cash reimbursements
The incumbent is responsible for posting fee waivers, providing charge and payment verification, and processing various transactions on student accounts
The incumbent corrects charges and applies payments on student accounts as related to general balance payments and processes check returns
The incumbent uses the Transact and PeopleSoft point-of-sale cashiering systems to receive and issue receipts for monies, guards against the receipt of counterfeit money, runs reports and balances transactions accurately, and strictly adheres to policies and procedures regarding audit and cash control
Qualification
Required
Three years of relevant experience in cashiering operations, including progressive responsibility for financial record-keeping methods
Must be competent in desktop software, including Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to apply accounting procedures and practices to the analysis of complex accounting problems
Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data
Ability to prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques to find solutions to complex accounting problems
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to work independently
Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities
Must have excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively interpret policies and procedures in written or presentation form
Ability to exercise a high level of tact and judgment in addressing members of the campus community
Demonstrated interest and/or ability in working 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
California State University, Los Angeles requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California
Preferred
Experience working with PeopleSoft Student Administration system
Experience handling student issues
Experience in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and Word
Company
California State University, Los Angeles
Cal State LA is a public university in Los Angeles, California.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.75MKey Investors
GettyNASACalifornia Energy Commission
2025-08-20Grant· $0.27M
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2022-12-03Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Marla A. Parker, PhD
Co-Founder of Civic and Social Innovation Group
Anh Hong
Community Partnerships Coordinator
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