Type of Appointment: Full time, Probationary 

Job Classification: Accounts Payable Technician IV

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,178 - $6,832 max

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm


THE DEPARTMENT:

The Financial Services department provides the following services to the University: general accounting and financial reporting, disbursements, third party billing/accounts receivable, external audit coordination, tax compliance, student aid accounting, cash receipts/cashiering, cash flow and investment management, and PeopleSoft Finance. The Accounts Payable department is an organizational unit within University Accounting Services. The department is responsible for ensuring that disbursements are made in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies set forth by the State Controller's Office, CSU Chancellor's Office, and other state and federal agencies. The department must comply with appropriate state and federal tax reporting requirements. The Accounts Payable department works closely with General Accounting, Student Accounting & Cashiering Services, and Procurement Services. The department also communicates with on campus personnel and outside vendors on a regular basis to ensure payment processing is accurately performed and in alignment with all applicable policies and procedures. The Accounts Payable department plays a key role in the operations, enhancement, and upgrades to the campus PeopleSoft, CSUBUY, and Concur systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and resolve complex problems and transactions using research and analytical skills to interpret data.
• Provide assistance, policy interpretation, and training to Accounts Payable staff and campus end users on areas including, but not limited to, payment processing, travel procedures, hospitality, moving and relocation, and other disbursement requirements.
• Review operational impacts of policy and procedure changes and provide feedback to the Accounts Payable Manager regarding implementation considerations, training needs, and workflow impacts.
• Coordinate, plan, direct and assist in the development of new system and business processes in accordance with CSU policies, standards and definitions.
• Provide active direction and strategic oversight to foster a customer-focused environment interacting with a variety of sources including departments, suppliers, peers, Accounts Payable staff, and management.
• Provide operational feedback to the Accounts Payable Manager regarding workload, recurring issues, training needs, and workflow bottlenecks.
• Assist with updating desk procedures and job aids for department-level use. Ensure customer requirements and expectations are executed timely and accurately, along with verifying that issues are resolved. Promote positive department morale by interacting with the team in a consistently professional manner.
• Review and approve vouchers and Direct Pay transactions in the CSUBUY P2P and Concur systems to ensure compliance with CSU and campus policies, expenditure authority requirements, tax requirements, and applicable disbursement procedures.
• Review supporting documentation, invoice information, chartfield accuracy, payment terms, supplier information, hospitality documentation, and other required approvals prior to voucher approval.
• Research and resolve voucher issues, match exceptions, workflow concerns, tax discrepancies, and policy-related questions. Coordinate with Procurement, campus departments, suppliers, and Accounts Payable staff to resolve issues and ensure vouchers are processed accurately and timely.
• Assist with planning, program management and coordination of the university travel program, including developing and updating policies and procedures, campus user guides, training programs, ensuring compliance with all CSU, campus, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Process pay cycle in PeopleSoft to generate checks for all campus payments, including vendors, travel reimbursements, Direct Pay transactions and student financial aid. Review pay cycle results, resolve payment exceptions, and coordinate with Accounts Payable staff, General Accounting, and other campus partners as needed to ensure payments are processed accurately and timely.
• Generate and reconcile reports for claimable fund processing on a bi-weekly basis.
• Prepare Transfer of Cash letters to the State Controller for specific funds, reconcile and post paid claims, and assist with resolving claim schedule or payment-related issues.
• Run the escheat check process in PeopleSoft on a monthly basis to ensure checks outstanding for six months or more are accurately stale dated.
• Process cancel payment requests and payment reissuances upon confirmation of check payment status from General Accounting.
• Process quarterly Rideshare reimbursements, including voucher upload using the PeopleSoft CSU AP Voucher Spreadsheet Upload modification.
• Oversee the PeopleSoft Accounts Payable module and CSUBUY P2P Voucher module, ensuring that functionality, as it applies to accounts payable and accurate financial reporting, is fully tested and that all implementation and upgrade projects remain on target in terms of deadlines. Prepare and complete test script documentation and related testing to ensure all implementations and upgrades function as designed and in alignment with campus practices. Perform annual testing over 1099 reporting and processing updates in PeopleSoft, including preparation and completion of test scripts and communication of issues as they arise.
• System administrator for the Concur Expense Management system, including coordinating system upgrades and new module implementation, maintenance of audit rules, account maintenance, approval workflow, reporting and campus functional support.
• Oversee, train, distribute work assignments and provide ongoing feedback to Accounts Payable staff. 
• Develop and implement new methods and procedures to accomplish work outcomes and meet deadlines in the area of Accounts Payable and travel. Revise and streamline current practices and procedures, including the development of department level and campuswide training materials.
• Monitor the Accounts Payable shared inbox and assist with reviewing, routing, and responding to inquiries from campus departments, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Distribute requests to appropriate Accounts Payable staff based on assignment area, transaction type, priority, and operational need.
• Provide guidance on payment status, invoice submission requirements, system processes, Direct Pay requirements, travel and non-travel reimbursements, hospitality documentation, and other disbursement-related questions.
• Track recurring issues and provide feedback to the Accounts Payable Manager regarding communication trends, training needs, and process improvements.
• Support Accounts Payable profile responsibilities retained within the department, including non-employee, employee, and student payment profile setup or maintenance, as applicable. Maintain vendor/payee profile and payment records needed for accurate 1099 reporting; evaluate payment and profile data for correct tax reporting treatment; support annual preparation, distribution, and filing of 1099 forms; review changes to IRS 1099 reporting requirements; and assist with annual 1099 testing or issue resolution in PeopleSoft.
• Assist in the PeopleSoft year-end closing procedures for both Legal and GAAP; including the compilation and review of year-end expenditure accruals and preparation of audit working papers. Coordinate and assist with internal and external audit inquiries to identify and locate documentation, as requested.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager, Director of University Accounting Services and/or by the Associate Vice President of Financial Services to meet the operational needs of University Accounting Services and the University; which may entail research, documentation of department and university procedures to ensure proper internal controls are in place, additional account analysis and reconciliations, implementation of various systems to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of department operations, draft and facilitate campuswide training over various subjects maintained by University Accounting Services. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Combination - A combination of experience and education which has provided the above knowledge and abilities which at minimum includes equivalent to seven years of accounts payable experience or closely related financial recordkeeping experience.
• Equivalent to seven years of accounts payable experience or closely related financial recordkeeping experience.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of accounts payable and financial recordkeeping principles, policies, procedures, standards, and accepted accounting principles.
• Expert knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable standards, guidelines, and policies to challenging and complex accounts payable situations.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal tax regulations relating to the accounts payable function.
• Ability to solve complex transactional problems by analyzing and interpreting a wide variety of rules, processes, regulations, and system data.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize, manage competing deadlines, and set work objectives to achieve work unit goals.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex financial processes, policies, and guidelines to campus stakeholders, suppliers, and internal staff.
• Skill in mentoring, training, delegating, reviewing, or overseeing the work of others.
• Advanced computer skills to troubleshoot and use financial systems, spreadsheet applications, query tools, and relevant accounts payable software applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals and practices; familiarity with State of California accounting practices; office methods and procedures; statistical and arithmetic presentation of data; and uses of computers in accounting functions.
• Ability to learn and apply laws, rules and procedures related to governmental accounting; interpret and follow instruction and policy guidelines; analyze financial and statistical data and draw sound conclusions; utilize problem-solving techniques; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and operate calculator, personal computer, and/or automated accounting systems.
• Must possess excellent communication (verbal/written), interpersonal, problem solving, and customer service skills
• Experience in a university/non-profit setting using PeopleSoft applications is strongly desired.

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

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Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed 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.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the CSUEU bargaining unit 7. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website.The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $5,178 and maximum $7,543 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

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