Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Accounting Technician
Department: Fiscal Svcs-Cashiering (125400)
College/Division: Administration and Finance
Salary Range: $3,010 - $4,986 per month
Position Description:
Cal Poly is seeking an Accounting Technician II for the Fiscal Services Department!
The Position:
This position is responsible for performing, either independently or in conjunction with other University Cashier staff, a wide range of general and/or specialized administrative, technical, and analytical duties in direct support of the University Cashiers Office, and in connection with other related support offices such as the Student Accounts Office and Payroll Services. This position will generally be supervised by, and take direction from the University Cashier Lead, but may also take direction for the Associate Controller.
The Department
The Fiscal Services Department is part of Cal Poly's Finance Group, within the Administration and Finance Division. Fiscal Services provides accounting services to the University's students, staff and faculty. These services include cashiering, student accounts, accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable, trust accounting, general accounting, property, and financial reporting. Fiscal Services is responsible for ensuring that all accounting, reporting, and reconciliation functions are performed in accordance with applicable law and policy while at the same time providing the highest possible level of service to the campus community.
The Benefits:
As part of the CSU system, Cal Poly offers a very generous benefits package, including the following:
Enrollment in CalPERS (Public Employee Retirement System)
Health, dental, and vision insurance at competitive rates or no cost to employee
Life insurance at no cost to employee
Program to allow employee or select family members to attend classes at any of the CSUs for reduced fees
Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
More information available regarding benefits by selecting benefits site
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The Position:
This position is responsible for performing, either independently or in conjunction with other University Cashier staff, a wide range of general and/or specialized administrative, technical, and analytical duties in direct support of the University Cashiers Office, and in connection with other related support offices such as the Student Accounts Office and Payroll Services. This position will generally be supervised by, and take direction from the University Cashier Lead, but may also take direction for the Associate Controller.
The Department
The Fiscal Services Department is part of Cal Poly's Finance Group, within the Administration and Finance Division. Fiscal Services provides accounting services to the University's students, staff and faculty. These services include cashiering, student accounts, accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable, trust accounting, general accounting, property, and financial reporting. Fiscal Services is responsible for ensuring that all accounting, reporting, and reconciliation functions are performed in accordance with applicable law and policy while at the same time providing the highest possible level of service to the campus community.
The Benefits:
As part of the CSU system, Cal Poly offers a very generous benefits package, including the following:
More information available regarding benefits by selecting benefits site
Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
Equivalent to three years of general office, clerical, or financial record-keeping experience. (Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge and abilities, may be substituted for the required experience)
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Conditions:
***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to work in an area of constant traffic and noise from telephone conversations, computer equipment, and walk-in traffic.
Must be able to handle repeated communication in person, by phone, email and/or written form with students, parents, staff, outside entities, and the general public.
This position classification has been defined as "Non-exempt" and is subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.
Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.
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.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.
Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.
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.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
Review Begin Date: 12-15-2017
Requisition Number: 104687
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.
About Us
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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