Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Accounts Receivable Specialist prepares and posts receivables, processes payments, reviews aging accounts, supports collection activities, reconciles financial data, researches discrepancies, prepares journal entries, completes closing activities, supports audit reporting, and helps ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.

• Prepares and posts University Accounts Receivable, including intercompany Accounts Receivable such as campus chargebacks, eMOUs, work study, Invoice Requests for Auxiliaries, Individual Reimbursed Time Request (IRT) in OnBase, and Payroll Accounts Receivable invoices.
• Analyzes and reviews the University and Payroll Accounts Receivable aging.
• Prepares and provides the HR Department with the monthly University and Payroll Accounts Receivable reconciliations and aging.
• Ensures accounts receivable modules are equal to the general ledger.
• Completes GAAP audit schedule requests related to accounts receivable, which includes GAAP accounts receivable footnotes and various queries and schedules as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to four years of full-time, progressively responsible accounting experience that has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities listed OR any equivalent combination of college education in a job related field and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping methods, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to interpret university and government rules and regulations.
• Ability to reconcile financial data and reports accurately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment, initiative, and independence to achieve results.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with campus and external customers.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 1740 / Accounting Technician III / Grade 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $4570 – $5796 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4570 - $6658 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 
• The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through October 22, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.  
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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