Accounting Technician II

CSU; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Los Angeles invites applications for the position of Accounting Technician II in One Stop Financial Services. The role supports accounting, cashiering, and financial operations with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and excellent service to students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

The successful candidate will have three years of progressive financial record-keeping experience, strong Excel and Office skills, and the ability to explain policies clearly while

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience.
• Front-office cashiering operations and analysis of accounting data.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and explain policies clearly and confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex accounting and cashiering functions.
• Provide high-level customer service to students, faculty, staff and external partners.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with CSU fiscal policies and internal controls.
• Analyze financial data and prepare clear financial records and reports.

Skills

Financial record-keeping

Customer service

Communication

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job No: 560491; 07/30/2026

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN IIOne Stop Financial Services

Salary Range

$4,037 - $5,881/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range $4,037 - $4,200/Monthly)

Work Schedule

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m.; non-exempt classification.

Essential Functions

Under the general supervision of the One-Stop Manager, the Assistant Lead/Accounting Technician II independently performs a variety of moderately complex accounting, financial, and cashiering functions in support of One-Stop Financial Services (OSFS). The incumbent provides high-level customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external partners in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. The position requires a thorough knowledge of accounting practices, student account regulations, CSU fiscal policies, and internal control procedures. The incumbent exercises sound judgment, maintains confidentiality, and ensures accuracy and compliance in all financial transactions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Experience must include front-office cashiering operations, analysis and interpretation of accounting data, use of problem-solving techniques, and proficiency with desktop software, including the Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including experience handling student-related issues and the ability to clearly interpret and explain policies and procedures in written, verbal, or presentation formats. Strong customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to apply accounting procedures and practices to the analysis of moderately complex accounting problems; analyze and interpret financial and accounting data; prepare clear, accurate financial records, statements, and reports; utilize problem-solving techniques to resolve accounting issues; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; work independently; and exercise sound judgment in making decisions and recommendations related to accounting activities. Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion, and judgment when interacting with members of the campus community. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position. A task may be included as part of the interview process.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to analyze and interpret financial records, accounting transactions, and university policies while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Closing Date

Review of applications will begin on August 14, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION. A task may be included as part of the interview process.

Employment and Diversity Policies

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 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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Advertised:

Jul 30 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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