Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

Position Announcement

Proposed Start Date - 07/01/2026

Classification Title - Accounting Technician

Working Title - Accounting Technician

Department - 640320 - UFS Campus Accounting Svcs

Position Number - D99615

Representation - OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503

Position FTE - 1

Position Summary

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.

Minimum Qualifications from Classification - 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.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position

Preferred Qualifications - Experience with PSU systems such as Banner, OnBase, Payment Works

Key Cultural Competencies - 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.

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

Work Days/Hours - Monday - Friday, 8am -- 5pm. This is an on-campus position.

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement - The starting salary rate for this position will be between $19.36 and $21.91 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience. If a current PSU SEIU employee is selected and promoted, Article 22 Sections 3 and 6 will apply: a one step increase upon promotion, then another one step increase on the first of the month following the successful completion of the (6) months promotional trial service, and annual periods thereafter. For a lateral transfer, Article 22 Section 7 will apply: the salary shall remain the same when transferring from one (1) position to another which has the same salary range and the salary eligibility date shall remain the same. 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 of the Oregon Public Universities.