Accounting Technician

## Accounting TechnicianApplyremote type: Fully On-Campuslocations: Upham Halltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR104369**Job Title**Accounting Technician**Department**Scripps Foundation Operations Support JM**Worker Type**Temporary (Fixed Term)## **Pay Type**Hourly**Hourly Rate**19**Work Shift**First Shift (United States of America)**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Benefit Eligible**Yes**Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?**No**Job Description Summary**Performs a variety of moderately complex administrative tasks requiring some independent judgment related to ensuring the successful completion of the daily operations of Accounting, Accounts Payable, Bursar or Purchasing.**Job Description****Essential Duties*** Maintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date files and computer databases on student, university department and vendor accounts.* Serves as informational resource for students, university departments, and vendors; investigates and resolves problems and difficulties regarding accounting, accounts payable, bursar and purchasing. Interprets policies and procedures.* Assists in various routine and non-routine activities regarding accounting, accounts payable, bursar and purchasing.* Performs a variety of intermediate to complex administrative tasks which may include review and monitor agency fund accounts for compliance with financial policies and procedures; process travel expense reports, various purchase documents, payments, budget reports and debit requisitions.* Monitors and reviews projects; ensures all necessary changes are made. Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding accounting, accounts payable, bursar or purchasing's programs and activities; produces reports.* Performs a variety of administrative tasks including generating statements of account, answering phones, typing, coordinating bulk mailings, ordering supplies and copying.**Minimum Qualifications**Requires twelve months of coursework or training beyond high school and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures; knowledge of computers and office applications* Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping procedures* Business math skills, oral and written communication skills* Ability to work with people with diverse backgrounds* May require supervisory, clerical and/or research skills**Additional Position Information (if applicable)****Special Instructions (if applicable)**none**Additional Information**A criminal background check is required. 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