Finance Cashier (Full Time)

San Diego State University is seeking a customer-focused and detail-oriented Cashier (Accounting Technician I) to support the University Bursar's Office. This role processes and balances university payments, assists students and families with account questions, and provides accurate, friendly service across in-person and virtual channels.

Cashiering & Customer Service

Collect, process, and balance payments for student fees, parking, housing, transcripts, graduation, and other university charges.

Explain university fees, cashiering policies, billing, financial aid, registration, and related deadlines to students and families.

Provide customer service in person, by phone, and via Zoom while assisting with payment issues and online services.

Back Office & Operational Support

Perform back-office duties supporting operations, collections, communications, and third‑party payments.

Review Bursar’s Office documents and customer‑facing web content for accuracy and recommend updates as needed.

Serve as an important resource for students and families navigating university financial processes.

Gain experience in cashiering, accounting support, and student financial services.

Work in a collaborative, customer‑focused environment.

Contribute to accurate and efficient Bursar’s Office operations.

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU-watch our video and imagine your future here: Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.

Position is designated non‑exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. The Division of Business and Financial Affairs (BFA) is at the heart of some of the larger projects on campus in recent years, including the construction of Snapdragon Stadium, as well as the implementation of my.As part of BFA, the Department of Financial Operations is responsible for the financial and budgetary controls and procedures of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. The Associate Vice President for Financial Operations has responsibility for Budget and Finance, Audit and Continuous Improvement, Shared Services, and the University Controller's Office, which includes the University' Bursar's Office, Accounting Services, Financial Reporting, and Financial Systems Management and Analysis.

The University Controller is responsible for the maintenance of the University's budgetary, receipt and disbursement (expenditure) general and subsidiary ledgers for all University Funds. Through the Accounting Services and Financial Reporting Departments, the University Controller oversees and coordinates the analysis, reconciliation and reporting of all financial transactions of the University, including cash receipt processing, student refunds, financial aid disbursements, billing/collections and reconciliations; management of the diverse services provided by the SDSU ID Card as performed by the SDSUCard Office. The University Controller is responsible for internal and external reporting including Legal/Budgetary Basis, Financial Information Record Management System (FIRMS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The University Controller reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Financial Operations.

The University Bursar's Office is a customer service oriented group that interacts with students on a regular basis. The University Bursar is responsible for University cashiering operations, student billing and collections, the student direct deposit process, campus fee reporting and reconciliation and check printing. Collections and a portion of the fiscal record‑keeping for various loan programs also fall under the responsibility of the University Bursar's office. The University Bursar is also the liaison with the Student Financial Center and the Financial Aid Office, which all work together to ensure our students' financial transactions are properly processed.

Equivalent to one year of clerical accounting or financial record‑keeping experience which has provided the above knowledge and abilities. General knowledge of financial record‑keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices.

Ability to review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to standards

Previous experience in a customer service role.

Cashiering/customer service in a banking or University setting is preferred.

Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.

Generous Time Off : 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Retirement : CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.

Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.

FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.

Campus & Community : At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as‑needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is 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.

H-1B visa).Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they commit sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Sophia Faulk at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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