Cashier (Accounting Technician III) - Sonoma, United States - Sonoma State University

Description

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director for Student Financial Services and Tax Compliance, the Cashier supports the preparation of daily deposits from all University units. This includes, but is not limited to, reconciling campus receipts to deposits, data entering deposits into the University's accounting system, preparing and reconciling the daily system reports to deposits and ensuring that all items are transported to the designated depository within the stated campus guidelines. The incumbent prepares, reviews and makes deposits for the Sonoma State University Foundation and Sonoma State University Enterprise auxiliary organization funds as well as posts payments against invoices for all campus entities in Oracle/PeopleSoft Financials. The incumbent must exercise considerable judgment, initiative, and independence when completing work assignments, projects, and meeting established deadlines.

Key Qualifications

This position requires 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. Comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices; and basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required. Working knowledge of mainframe-based accounting and payment systems and data base query tools is preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers, Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), and proficient in both mainframe and Macintosh/PC based accounting operations is required. Knowledge of Transact Payments and Peoplesoft/Oracle is preferred. The incumbent must successfully clear a livescan/fingerprint background check.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $3,968 to $4,917 a month. This is a full time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

Supplemental Information

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to continue to help us protect and maintain a healthy Seawolf Community. More information related to campus level requirements can be found here:

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to The ADA Coordinator is also available ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

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