Accounting Technician III

About the role

Fresno State is hiring an Accounting Technician III (job no. 563179) in its Accounting Services, part of the University Controller's Office. The position reports to the Director of Student Accounts and works onsite in Fresno, California. It is a full-time (40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position with an anticipated starting salary of $4,570 per month (step 1), within a range of $4,570-$6,658 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble, analyze, adjust and reconcile student, sponsor and collection accounts, and carry out daily cash reconciliations.
• Respond to eRefund and 1098-T inquiries.
• Develop, modify and document procedures in line with university policies, and provide technical assistance and work direction to others.
• Communicate and interpret university, auxiliary and funding-agency regulations for students, faculty, staff and external parties.
• Serve on appeal committees, take part in orientation sessions and perform research and other related duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Equivalent to four years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience.
• Experience with integrated electronic systems, cashiering, key-card, financial or records-management systems.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, reconciliations and financial analyses, and customer-service experience.
• Preferred: PeopleSoft Finance, Cashnet or similar systems; two or more years of college coursework with an accounting emphasis; supervisory, lead or training experience.

Required skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping and a basic knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, internet and email, and electronic financial, cashiering or records-management systems.
• Ability to review financial documents for accuracy and to prepare reconciliations, complex spreadsheets and reports.

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision plans, CalPERS membership, sick and vacation time and 15 paid holidays a year.
• Eligibility for the fee waiver education program.

Applications close on October 29, 2026. Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter and contact details for three professional references.