Accounting Technician (Pool)

Job no: 537432
Position type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Division/Equivalent: San Diego
School/Unit: Business & Financial Affairs
Department/Office: Financial Operations
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Finance/Accounting, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location)

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Position Summary

SDSU is seeking individuals interested in temporary Accounting Technician positions.

The appointments vary in classification, salary, and length and provide varying levels of general office, clerical, and administrative support for students, faculty, and/or staff.

This pool will be used to notify interested applicants when new Accounting Technician opportunities become available. Apply here to indicate your interest in full-time or part-time emergency hire roles (up to 180 day appointments).

Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work schedule to be arranged.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Education and Experience

Accounting Technician I: Equivalent to one year of clerical accounting or financial record-keeping experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Accounting Technician II: Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Accounting Technician III: Equivalent to four years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Key Qualifications

  • Ability to review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to standards
  • Ability to compute and post numbers rapidly and accurately
  • Ability to interpret and apply written rules and regulations
  • 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Compensation and Benefits

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

CSU Classification Salary Ranges (Monthly):

  • Accounting Technician I: $3,512 - $5,511
  • Accounting Technician II: $3,688 - $6,122
  • Accounting Technician III: $3,968 - $6,964

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At SDSU, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis.

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. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

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

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