Accounting Technician

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Bursar and receiving work lead direction from the eCommerce Specialist, the Accounting Technician performs cashiering duties, including issuing receipts and recording payments to appropriate People Soft accounts using TRANSACT and Flywire in the Bursar’s Office. The Accounting Technician balances cash funds daily, prepares bank deposits, posts and releases departmental deposits and electronic files, verifies eligibility, processes late student petitions and posts financial aid loan and scholarship payments to student accounts.

In addition, the Accounting Technician analyzes student accounts and responds to student inquiries by interpreting complex financial records and issues Tower Cards for students.

• Within the TRANSACT payment system, perform cashiering duties, including issuing receipts and recording payments to appropriate People Soft accounts
• Balance cash funds daily, prepare bank deposits, post and release departmental deposits and electronic files, verify eligibility and process late student petitions and post financial aid loan and scholarship payments to student accounts
• Process Flywire International and FTB payments
• Provide quality customer service to students, parents, staff, sponsors and departments
• Research, respond and resolve customer inquiries via the cashier email box in a timely manner
• Answer department emails, phone, chat and Qless system
• Use knowledge of student accounts and investigative skills to direct students to appropriate resources on campus
• Educate students how to better utilize the system to ensure deadlines are met and classes are secured
• Process and issue Tower
• Complete and submit IRS Form 8300

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of financial record keeping
• General knowledge of the basic principles of accounting
• Ability to adjust accounts and prepare documentation for various reporting systems
• Thorough knowledge of TRANSACT and People Soft systems
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports
• Knowledge of software applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database management
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail‑oriented environment
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize, plan work to meet and exceed customer needs and office demands
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with students, employees and external agencies
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate Bursar's Office policies and procedures to students in a clear, concise manner

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities
• Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record‑keeping experience which has provided the above knowledge and abilities

• Associate’s degree
• Experience with in the CSU or public higher education
• Experience using People Soft, Transact

Classification:
Accounting Technician II

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,200/month - $4,284/month (Step 3 – Step
4)

CSU Salary Range: $4,037/month - $5,881/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30‑35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
Resume, Letter of Interest. All applicants must apply within the specified application period:
December 5, 2025 through December 21, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

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