Accounts Payable Administrative Accounting Tech II

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Work type: Staff
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Accounts Payable Administrative Accounting Tech II

Accounts Payable

Job # 562173

Close Date:
November 10 th , 2026

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(Job #562173) Accounting Technician II, Accounts Payable Administrative Accounting Tech II

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $4,037 (Step
  1)

CSU Classification Salary Range:

The University currently anticipates offering compensation within the Anticipated Hiring Range listed in the job posting. The Classification Range represents the full salary range assigned to this position, including potential salary growth over time. Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.

This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Accounts Payable. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year.

Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Contracts, Procurement and Accounts Payable the incumbent Accounting Technician II will perform a range of duties in support of the Accounts Payable department. This position provides technical and administrative support to functional units involved in receiving and disbursing university and auxiliary funds, as well as recording financial transactions. Working independently, the Accounting Technician II is expected to exercise sound judgment and initiative in decision-making, consistent with established guidelines and standard practices.

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