Supplier Maintenance Technician (Accounting Technician II)

Supplier Maintenance Technician (Accounting Technician II)

Job No: 525916
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)




Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Associate Director, Contracts & Procurement Management, this position is primarily responsible for maintaining the Supplier File which includes the addition of new suppliers, updates to existing supplier records, and adding/updating banking and tax withholding information and to continuously make improvements to all Supplier File related processes to contribute to the timely processing of agreements and payments.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

Financial Operations is responsible for the financial and budgetary controls and procedures of San Diego State University (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, Procure-to-Pay, Audit and Continuous Improvement, Shared Services, and the University Controller's Office, which includes Accounting Services, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems Management and Analysis, the SDSUcard Office, and Student Account Services.

The Procure-to-Pay department is responsible for delivering end-to-end procure to pay services and solutions, including leading continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the department of Shared Services. Responsibilities include a wide range of contract and procurement management and accounts payable functions.

The Contract and Procurement Management Team is responsible for contracts administration and procurement processes for San Diego State University, including the Imperial Valley campus. Under the direct supervision of the Director, Procure-to-Pay, our mission is to respond to the needs of multiple faculty and staff clients and comply with State legislated purchasing mandates, CSU policy, and campus policy. The Contract and Procurement Management Team is a fully automated, large-scale unit and encompasses a wide variety of functions from contract and lease negotiations, basic purchasing services of equipment, supplies, materials and professional services to contracting capital and minor construction projects. Contract and Procurement Management consists of an Associate Director, Contract Administration Manager, Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Supplier Maintenance, and 8-10 buyers.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience which has provided the knowledge and abilities listed below.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Key Qualifications

• Prior experience with Oracle eBusiness Suite in a procure-to-pay module is preferred.
• Prior experience with supplier setup is highly preferred.
• Understanding of tax withholding requirements is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret and understand how information contained in the supplier file extends to other processes and departments (for example, tax data collected to meet the 1099 filing requirements, name changes, etc.).
• A basic knowledge and understanding of standard naming conventions (state abbreviations, common street designators, etc.) as it relates to supplier records and setup.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,000 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,512 - $5,830 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

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. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on April 4, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by April 3, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

CSU Vaccine Policy: The California State University has established a policy requiring faculty, staff, and students accessing campus facilities to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. To access the SDSU campus, you must be fully up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, including a booster if you are eligible for one, or request a medical, religious, or off campus exemption, as applicable.

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.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., 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 the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes a mpuentes2@sdsu.edu.


Advertised: Mar 21, 2023 (1:20 PM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/525916/supplier-maintenance-technician-accounting-technician-ii



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