Accounting Technician

Position Summary

The Accounting Technician provides crucial accounting and administrative support to PSU departments, serving as a central point of contact for financial transactions and ensuring accuracy and efficiency across multiple systems.

• Create, review, and verify transactions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing.
• Perform meticulous data entry and verification in various accounting and database systems.
• Resolve billing and payment issues, including discrepancies on invoices and statements, by interacting with vendors, customers, and university staff.
• Provide administrative support to the University PCard Program, reviewing transaction documentation, distributing transactions in Banner, reconciling PCard Packets in OnBase, ensuring compliance, and assisting card holders with inquiries.
• Act as a liaison and provide customer service for all financial transaction matters, troubleshooting issues and finding solutions with a deep understanding of PSU’s financial system.

• 12 quarter hours (8 semester hours) of accounting courses, or an associate’s degree in accounting.
• 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 from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools.

• Experience with PSU systems such as Banner, OnBase, and 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.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. This is an on‑campus position.

The starting salary rate for this position will be between $19.36 and $21.91 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience. PSU offers an excellent benefits package including 95% premium‑paid healthcare, a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependent at any Oregon Public University.

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