Procurement Card Technician (Accounting Technician I)

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

The Procurement Card Technician performs financial record keeping support for Facilities Management and Services (FMS). Responsibilities include compiling and reviewing information for routine and non-routine financial reports, maintaining and reconciling procurement-card transactions, entering adjustments, transfers, and other transaction data, as well as maintaining and tracking accurate financial information for the department. Additionally, incumbent will serve as department's liaison for Procurement Express Cards (PEC) and coordinate daily PEC activity for FMS, perform general office support duties, and provide occasional backup for other administrative support positions in the office. This position also assists with the maintenance and operation of integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems, such as the Common Maintenance Management System (CMMS), WebTMA, Box and PeopleSoft, used by the university to monitor information. Detailed instruction is initially provided for incumbents new position. Once this introductory period is complete, incumbent will work independently, under general direction of the Manager of Budget & Finance.

Facilities Management and Services (FMS) is a large, complex department consisting of approximately 240+/- employees working various shifts and providing diverse administrative and operational services campus wide.

Mandatory Vaccinations:

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be fully immunized against COVID-19 or have received a medical or religious exemption. Selected candidates should be prepared to comply with this requirement.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Bilingual
• Two years of recent, full-time equivalent experience in the area of accounts payable and/or procurement.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or similar record keeping software or online accounting systems.
• Experience which demonstrates intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Required Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience which provides the above listed required knowledge and abilities.
AND
Equivalent to one year of clerical accounting or financial record-keeping experience which provides the above listed required knowledge and abilities.

Time Base: Full-time- 1.0

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer - Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm.

Salary and Benefits Information:

$3,126 - $4,906 per month / $37,512 - $58,872 annually (New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the salary range)

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offeror continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that California State University, Chico stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land and the waters that run through campus.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons 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 veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 07/19/22. Applications received after that date may be considered.)

Advertised: July 05, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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