Accounts Payable Technician

Under the general direction of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Technician is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable complex invoices and disbursements in conjunction with structured Research Foundation and University guidelines.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Timely and accurate processing of complex Research Foundation invoices for general expense, travel, corporate credit cards and other AP functions related to invoice processing or disbursements in accordance with established rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform all maintenance of the PeopleSoft vendor database. This includes but is not limited to: timely and accurate processing of Research Foundation, State or Federal documents with established rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform AP reconciliations and analysis which involves auditing documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with university and/or Research Foundation guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service by ensuring all inquiries are answered accurately and in a timely manner; maintaining professional relationships with all departments; communicating appropriately and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Provide additional duties as needed to include system testing; preparation/revision of operational procedures; participation in cross training; assisting with audits and assisting with state and federal tax reporting.
• Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience in a fast-paced accounts payable environment is preferred;
• Experience using a large ERP financial system (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting and GAAP procedures related to the daily operational duties of Accounts Payable.
• Demonstrated ability to independently research and solve problems.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of written rules and regulations, including knowledge of sales and use tax and 1099 reporting.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and to be accountable for own work.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service environments.
• Must be able to work in team settings, work well with others, function well under pressure, manage multiple tasks concurrently and remain professional at all times.

Must be able to accept constructive criticism, prioritize workload, be professional and dependable, interact positively with others and possess a friendly and outgoing personality. Regular, punctual attendance required. This position is employed through the CSULB Research Foundation. Employment is at-will.

The CSULB Research Foundation is a non-profit entity that serves to support the endeavors of CSULB externally-sponsored programs as a means of enhancing the academic experience of our faculty, students, and staff.  This externally-sponsored research allows faculty and students to engage in nationally-recognized scholarly endeavors, and is a cornerstone of CSULB’s academic excellence.

Please visit our website for the complete job posting and instructions on how to apply: https://www.csulb.edu/research-foundation/job-listings.