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California State University, Fresno · 2 months ago

Accounts Payable Technician II or III

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$4,037/mo - $6,658/mo

3+ years exp

California State University, Fresno is a prominent educational institution dedicated to empowering students for success. The Accounts Payable Technician II or III will be responsible for processing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate vendor payments, and maintaining financial records under the supervision of the Accounting Manager.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Knowing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing procedures and related regulations, policies and procedures including, but not limited to, calculating correct payments to vendors including discounts, sales and use taxes, and determining when payments are 1099 reportable

Matching incoming invoices and receiving reports against purchase orders

Analyzing vendor payment files

Preparing documents and accurately coding and inputting them into a computerized accounting system

Processing requests for billing

Reviewing and following up on aging reports

Analyzing customer accounts

Collections processes

Applying independent judgment to correct errors which may occur

Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounts PayableFinancial Record-KeepingAccounting Principles (GAAP)PeopleSoft FinancialsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMathematical CalculationsProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationTeamworkAttention to Detail

Required

Working knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures and practices; and basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Ability to apply accounting procedures and practices to the analysis of basic accounting problems

Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data

Ability to apply problem solving techniques in finding solutions to basic accounting problems

Ability to use initiative and judgment in analyzing information and determining a course of action within the specifications of standard practice and established guidelines

Ability to make mathematical calculations, assign transaction codes, prepare invoices, billings and notices for processing and post information rapidly and accurately to vouchers, billings, journals, registers, and ledgers

Ability to compute and post numbers accurately and rapidly

Ability to identify, trace, and correct errors

Ability to understand, interpret and apply university policies and regulations

Ability to follow directions and work without direct verification or check

Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities

Ability to maintain files and records

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, alertness, and good judgment in responding to others

Ability to 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

Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate to the position

Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and in a team-oriented environment

Accounts Payable Technician II - A combination of experience and education which has provided the above knowledge and abilities which at minimum includes equivalent to three years of accounts payable experience or closely related financial record-keeping experience

Accounts Payable Technician III - A combination of experience and education which has provided the above knowledge and abilities which at minimum includes equivalent to four years of accounts payable experience or closely related financial record-keeping experience