Job Details
Student Accounts Technician - 2 Positions Available
Student Accounts Technician - 2 Positions Available
Job No: 558598
Work Type: Staff
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Job Search Category/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Full Time
Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!
Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSU system-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.
As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.
Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California's future-offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Cashiering Supervisor, this position supports daily cashiering and financial operations for California State University, Long Beach by processing, reconciling, and safeguarding university funds in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position performs a variety of technical accounting and cashiering functions, including parking and payroll support, posting and balancing transactions, preparing bank deposits, supporting parking permit sales and parking machine collections, and conducting audits of satellite cashiering operations. Utilizing systems such as PeopleSoft Student Administration, Illumia (Transact-CASHNet), T2 Parking, and OTRS, the incumbent provides responsive customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus departments by analyzing student accounts, processing payments and deposits, and assisting with payment agreements while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides cashiering operations support functions that include balancing and reconciliation activities, as well as other duties, with efficiency and integrity: Post payments, balance monies, and prepare deposits along with respective reconciliations and reporting utilizing Illumia (Transact-CASHNet) POS System, PeopleSoft Student Financials, and the T2 parking system. Input daily student payments and departmental deposits
- Provides in-person customer service answering a broad range of questions, analyzing students accounts, and processing transactions using available systems such as PeopleSoft and Illumia (Transact-CASHNet), both on the front-line and over the phone, with efficiency, integrity, and quality: Provides in-person customer service at the main cashiering windows. Analyzes student accounts on the student financial system using general knowledge of State and University policies and procedures and basic accounting knowledge
- Assists with uncleared collection reconciliation. Assists with cashiering system updates and changes. Participates in testing cashiering system interface with the student information system.
Student Accounting Services
Time Base
1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment
This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
Classification
Accounting Technician II
Compensation
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.
- Hiring Rate: The hiring rate for this position is $4,037 (Step 1) per month.
- CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,037 (Step 1) - $5,881 (Step 20) per month.
At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.
To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
- Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
- Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
- Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
- Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.
Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across departments and delivery of high-quality customer service. They possess strong organizational abilities, take ownership of assignments, and are proficient in automated financial systems and PC software. With a solid understanding of complex rules, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles, they can perform accounting functions accurately and efficiently. Experience with cashiering and cash handling is preferred. This individual thrives in a team environment, supports colleagues, and adapts to rotating duties, varied schedules, and evolving workplace needs. They embrace change, promote new policies and procedures, and are equally capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience
Application Procedures
Click "Apply Now" to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Physical Summary
Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.
Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the .
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Application Closes: 11 June 2026
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