Position Summary

Join Our Team as the Global Campus Cashier (Accounting Technician III) in the Cashiers Office!

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for financial record-keeping and a passion for leading a dynamic team? As our Global Campus Cashier, you will oversee the daily operations of the Cashiers Office, providing guidance and direction to our dedicated staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Drive the success of the Cashiers Office by offering day-to-day administrative oversight and lead work direction.
• Compliance Management: Ensure alignment between CSU, Federal, and SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) policies with Global Campus and University procedures.
• Accuracy in Finance: Ensure the accurate collection of fees and exhibit expert knowledge in financial record-keeping methods and practices.
• Administrative Excellence: Manage a variety of specialized administrative responsibilities to support our cashiering operations effectively.
• Policy Recommendations: Play a critical role in making informed recommendations regarding policy, fiscal analysis, and personnel matters.

Why You'll Love It: 

• Independence: Thrive in a role that values and requires a high degree of independence.
• Expertise: Utilize your expert knowledge and skills in financial record-keeping to make a significant impact.
• Team Environment: Join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to excellence in service and compliance.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow professionally while contributing to the success of our institution.

If you're ready to lead with confidence and make a meaningful difference, we invite you to apply today!

Position Information

• 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.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The University Bursar’s Office is a customer service-oriented group that interacts with students on a regular basis. The University Bursar is responsible for university cashiering operations, student billing and collections, the student direct deposit process, campus fee reporting and reconciliation and check printing. Collections and a portion of the fiscal recordkeeping for various loan programs also fall under the responsibility of the University Bursar’s office. The University Bursar is also the liaison with the Student Financial Center and the Financial Aid Office, which all work together to ensure our students’ financial transactions are properly processed. This position reports directly to the Cashiering Manager of the University Bursar’s Office. The Cashiering Manager of the University Bursar’s Office reports to the University Bursar and the University Bursar reports to the Controller.

For more information regarding The University Bursar’s Office, click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to four years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience which has provided the above knowledge and abilities; Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other applicable field of study is preferred.
• Experience in a university student account or cashiering environment.
• Experience using enterprise computer system.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,725 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: $4,166 - $7,312 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 December 30, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by December 29, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

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 at mpuentes2@sdsu.edu.