Accounting Technician III

Accounting Technician IIIAccounting Technician III (Accounting Technician III)Compensation and BenefitsThe anticipated hiring salary is $4,570 per month (Step 1). The salary range for this classification is $4,570 - $6,658 per month.This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position. Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy.The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.Job SummaryThe University Controller/Accounting Services Office supports the University's primary mission by delivering cost-effective financial services and continually improving service to students, faculty, staff, and other customers.Reporting directly to the Director of Student Accounts, the Accounting Technician III is an advanced journey-level member of Accounting Services within the Division of Administrative Services, which reports to the Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping methods, procedures, and practices, as well as a basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Working with considerable organization, judgment, initiative, and independence, the Accounting Technician III performs complex technical accounting and customer-service duties and resolves difficult or unusual problems. The position develops, modifies, and documents procedures in accordance with precedent and university policies; provides technical assistance and may provide work direction to other employees; and communicates and interprets university, auxiliary, and funding-agency regulations for students, faculty, staff, and external parties.The incumbent will be responsible for assembling, analyzing, adjusting and reconciling student, sponsor and/or collection accounts; responding to eRefund and 1098-T inquiries; daily cash reconciliations; serving on appeal committees, participating in orientation sessions, and performing research and other related duties as assigned.Key QualificationsKnowledge of: Comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical, and general office methods, procedures, and practices. Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, internet and email applications, and integrated electronic financial, cashiering, key-card, or records-management systems. Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant regulations, policies, procedures, and privacy requirements.Skill/Ability to: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment; anticipate conditions; establish priorities; and meet deadlines. Ability to review financial documents and transactions for accuracy, completeness, validity, authorization, and adherence to standards. Ability to compute and post figures rapidly and accurately; maintain files and records; and identify, trace, investigate, and correct errors and discrepancies. Ability to prepare and analyze reconciliations, complex spreadsheets, reports, queries, and technical correspondence efficiently and accurately. Ability to interpret and apply written rules, regulations, accounting procedures, and university policies to accounting and customer-service issues. Ability to use initiative and sound judgment in analyzing information, determining a course of action, resolving unusual problems, and making recommendations. Ability to devise new methods, develop procedures, modify and document established procedures based on precedent and university policies. Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, concisely, and professionally, both verbally and in writing, including information requiring extensive interpretation. Ability to provide excellent customer service, listen effectively, de-escalate difficult situations, and maintain a professional, service-oriented approach. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, coworkers, campus partners, external agencies, vendors, and members of the public from diverse backgrounds. Ability to work closely with Technology Services, end users, and internal customers to support system and data integrity, upgrades, enhancements, and issue resolution. Ability to provide training, technical assistance, and work direction to other employees and student assistants.Education and ExperienceAny combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Equivalent to four years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience that has provided the required knowledge and abilities. Experience working with integrated electronic systems and/or cashiering, key-card, financial, or records-management systems. Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, reconciliations, and financial analyses. Customer-service experience, including interpreting policies and regulations.Preferred QualificationsExperience using PeopleSoft Finance, Cashnet, or comparable computerized accounting and cashiering systems.Collections, student-account, sponsor-billing, loan-administration, or cashiering experience.Two or more years of college coursework with an accounting emphasis.California State University, higher-education, or other governmental experience.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.Working knowledge of databases, queries, and reporting tools.Supervisory, lead, or training experience.Demonstrated history of providing excellent customer service.Department SummaryAccounting Services is dedicated to facilitating the primary mission of the University by seeking the most cost-effective methods of delivering services while continuing to implement improvement of services to students, employees and all other customers.Deadline & Application InstructionsApplications received by October 29, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee. Please click "Apply Now" to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.Fresno StateCalifornia State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.Equal Employment OpportunityCalifornia State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Title IXPlease view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: Clery Campus Safety Act NotificationPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Fresno State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at View email address on click.appcast.io ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Fresno State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at View email address on click.appcast.io the Clery