Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State UniversityPosition Details Position Details
Proposed Start Date03/16/2026Classification TitleAccounting TechnicianWorking TitleAccounting TechnicianDepartment640301 - UFS Controller's OfficePosition NumberD96577RepresentationOP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503Position FTE1.0End date, if applicable
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
The
University Financial Services office (UFS), also known as the Controller Department, supports the university's mission of instruction and support by providing efficient and effective accounting and finance services and support for
PSU faculty, staff, and students. These services are provided by three departments comprising Financial Reporting, Campus Accounting Services, and Project Accounting. The Controller's office also provides technical support in Banner Finance and training. The UFS team is dedicated to providing exemplary service to the campus through collaboration, partnership and teamwork.
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide crucial accounting and administrative support to PSU departments. This role is a central point of contact for financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across multiple systems.
The Accounting Technician is responsible for creating, reviewing, and verifying transactions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing. This involves meticulous data entry and verification in various accounting and database systems to ensure accuracy.
On a daily basis, the Accounting Technician resolves billing and payment issues. This includes addressing discrepancies on invoices and statements by interacting with a variety of stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and university staff. A significant part of the job is providing administrative support to the University PCard Program. This involves tasks such as reviewing transaction documentation, distributing transactions in Banner, reconciling Pcard Packets in OnBase, ensuring compliance, and assisting cardholders with inquiries.
In addition, this position acts as a liaison, providing customer service for all things related to financial transactions. A key element is using strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of the university's financial system to troubleshoot issues and find solutions.
The position is open only to current PSU employees.Minimum Qualifications from Classification
- 12 quarter hours (8 semester hours) of Accounting courses
AND - An Associates Degree in Accounting;
AND - One year of experience that includes entering, compiling and/or reporting financial information;
OR - An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for this PositionPreferred Qualifications
- Experience with PSU systems such as Banner, OnBase, Payment Works
Key Cultural Competencies
- Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
- Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
- Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/HoursMonday-Friday 8am-5pmTotal Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting salary rate for this position will be between $19.36 and $21.91 per hour. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. Article 22 of the
SEIU collective bargaining agreement will apply for an internal promotion (Section 6) or a lateral move (Section 7).
PSU's excellent
benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * This position is open to PSU employees only. Are you currently a PSU regular, limited duration or temporary employee?
- * Please describe how you meet the required minimum qualifications for the Accounting Technician classification:12 quarter hours (8 semester hours) of Accounting courses AND an Associates Degree in Accounting;OROne year of experience that includes entering, compiling and/or reporting financial information;ORAn equivalent combination of education and experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you first find out about this position?
- PSU Website
- Indeed.com
- HERCJobs
- Urban League of Portland
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
- Oregon Employment Department
- Social Media
- Person Referral
- Career Builder
- Glass Door
- Other - Please describe in the next Question
- If you selected Other, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
Optional Documents- Other 2 (describe)
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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