Accounting Technician

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Portland State University

Position Details

Position Details

Position Summary

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

University Financial Services (UFS), also known as the Controller Department, supports the university’s mission of instruction and support by providing efficient and effective accounting and finance services and support for PSU faculty, staff, and students. These services are provided by three departments comprising Financial Reporting, Campus Accounting Services, and Project Accounting. The Controller’s office also provides technical support in Banner Finance and training.

The UFS team is dedicated to providing exemplary service to the campus through collaboration, partnership and teamwork.

The purpose of the Accounting Technician position is to provide crucial accounting and administrative support to PSU departments. This role is a central point of contact for financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across multiple systems. The Accounting Technician is responsible for creating, reviewing, and verifying transactions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing. This involves meticulous data entry and verification in various accounting and database systems to ensure accuracy.

On a daily basis, the Accounting Technician resolves billing and payment issues. This includes addressing discrepancies on invoices and statements by interacting with a variety of stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and university staff. A significant part of the job is providing administrative support to the University PCard Program. This involves tasks such as reviewing transaction documentation, distributing transactions in Banner, reconciling PCard Packets in OnBase, ensuring compliance, and assisting card holders with inquiries.

In addition, this position acts as a liaison, providing customer service for all things related to financial transactions. A key element is using strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of the university’s financial system to troubleshoot issues and find solutions.

We are recruiting to fill five Accounting Technician positions. Current PSU employees are encouraged to apply.

• 12 quarter hours (8 semester hours) of Accounting courses OR
• An Associates Degree in Accounting; AND
• One year of experience that includes entering, compiling and/or reporting financial information; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools.

Experience with PSU systems such as Banner, OnBase, Payment Works

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
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