Accounts Payable Technician

Major Duties

• Processes accounts payable transactions.
• Reviews expenditures for policy compliance.
• Supports the Foundation Credit Card Program.
• Maintains accounting documentation.
• Affords assistance with audit activities.

Qualifications

• Combination of experience and education which has provided the knowledge and abilities listed below, which at minimum equivalent to three years of accounts payable experience or closely related financial recordkeeping experience.
• PeopleSoft experience is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Accounts payable principles, fund accounting, and financial recordkeeping.
• Interpret and apply University, Foundation, and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Organize, prioritize, and complete multiple assignments within established deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in financial systems, Microsoft Excel, and the ability to prepare accurate reconciliations and journal entries.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through August 11, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.
• Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.