Accounting Technician

Description

Primarily responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor, employee, and student payments within the constraints of internal and external accounting policies. This includes the matching of all documentation to process invoices. When required conduct the necessary research and auditing to resolve concerns raised by vendors or the University community.

The University Accounting Office is organized as a unit of the Division of Business and Finance with direct reporting responsibilities to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance/Comptroller. The University Accounting Office has the functional responsibilities for the following operations:

• General Accounting and State fund reporting
• Procurement Card Administration
• Endowment and Gift Accounting
• Capital Improvement Accounting
• Accounts Payable & University Travel Office
• Scholarship Accounting
• Tax Compliance and Reporting

The mission of the Accounting Office, is to provide an effective and efficient financial reporting and cash management/disbursement operation within the Comptroller's Office, which supports the instructional and research mission of the University.

High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• At least two-year Associate Degree in Accounting or Business or a High School diploma supplemented by post-secondary accounting courses.
• Previous experience in an office environment with Accounts Payable processing, Accounting, or Bookkeeping duties is required. Detail oriented, exercise of good judgment, initiative in expediting payments, good organizational skills, manual dexterity, computer literacy, and good interpersonal skills. Experience in communicating with vendors, the University's departments and students.

07/31/2026