Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

Job no: 531604

Work type: Classified Staff

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Accounting/Finance, Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support

Department: Central Business Services Office
Classification: Accounting Technician
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $16.19 - $23.69 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

Position closes June 23rd, 2023 (updated)

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, please upload the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement.
  
  
• A resume of your educational and professional work experience.
  
  The online application includes the name and contact information of at least three professional references. The candidate will be notified prior to references being contacted.
  
  Department Summary
  
  The Central Business Service Offices (CBSO), a shared service office, provides service within the Office of the Provost portfolio. The specific services are in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, Purchasing, Contracting, Travel, and Accounts Payable.
  
  The mission of the shared services group is to provide consistency through centralized services, offering our expertise in processing a wide variety of financial and human resources transactions and functions including acting as a liaison to the Business Affairs Office, Purchasing and Contracting Services, and University Human Resources, and Payroll Administration. We are committed to providing superior customer service and creating partnerships with our customers to ensure their needs are fulfilled to the highest standard.
  
  The CBSO unit provides shared services for several organizations within the OtP portfolio including:
  
  
• College of Design
  
• School of Journalism & Communication
  
• College of Education
  
• Clark Honors College
  
  The units supported by CBSO constitute a large business enterprise consisting of more than 2,500 employees and a total budget of more than $100 million in budgeted operations funds. There are additional operations funds such as foundation funds, research funding, designated operations, and other non-general funds, an estimated $15M before foundation funds. The CBSO also works with multiple employee category types funded from various sources such as sponsored, gift, and foundation funds and research, outreach, and designated ops org funds. The CBSO also handles these fund transitions in addition to budgeted operations funds.
  
  Why you should work here:
  
  
• We provide excellent benefits including health, dental, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
  
• UO offers a tuition discount for eligible employees or family members in participating programs at UO or other Oregon public universities.
  
• Flexible and hybrid work options based in Eugene, OR.
  
  Position Summary
  
  This position provides a wide range of comprehensive technical support by interpreting program policies and regulations, offering technical advice and consultation, reviewing accounting operations, and producing reports of findings alongside recommendations for alteration.
  
  Additionally, this position processes payment requests, completing work within the realm of accounts payable including both stateside and UO foundation funds. This may include but is not limited to issuing payments against contracts and purchase orders, invoice payments, journal vouchers, reimbursements, and other types of transactions as needed. Expenditures must be carefully monitored for compliance with state, grant, and UO Foundation regulations and guidelines.
  
  This position makes decisions related to UO business expenses, IRS, and purchasing and contracting policies. Non-routine or unusual decisions will be made in consultation with the Senior Director or Assistant Director of the CBSO. The complex nature of this position requires the ability and skill to track transactions and/or errors through an account from initiation to resolution. This position routinely interacts with internal and external (national and international) constituents including faculty, staff, administrators, and vendors.
  
  This position reports to the Assistant Director of CBSO Business Operations.
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
  
• 12 quarter hours (8 semester hours) of Accounting courses AND an Associates Degree in Accounting;
  OR
  
• One year of experience that includes entering, compiling and/or reporting financial information;
  OR
  
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools.
  
  Professional Competencies
  
  
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for accuracy.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  
• Experience working with integrated student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or similar.
  
• Experience with accounts payable.
  
  FLSA Exempt: No
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/531604/accounting-technician
  
  
  
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