Accounting Clerk

The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation which serves as an auxiliary of the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) with approximately 15,000 students. CSUDH is one of 22 campuses in the California State University system. The campus is an urban, comprehensive public university serving the extended South Bay area of the Los Angeles basin. The campus attracts students who represent the cultural and ethnic diversity of the area. As the student government organization, the ASI represents the concerns of the students. Through their membership representation on various University committees and groups, the ASI has a substantial influence on many important decisions. The ASI also provides programs and services to the student body.

Position Description

The Accounting Clerk assists the Assistant Director for Finance & Business Services in the support of the day-to- day activities of ASI finances and accounting. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Finance & Business Services, the Accounting Clerk will be responsible for the daily processing and tracking of financial paperwork for the corporation and student organization accounts.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable, purchasing, and fund tracking for ASI operations and student organization accounts
• Coordinate notification and manage fund expenditures for student organization accounts and support
• Ensures compliance with the ASI credit card policy for all cardholders, prepares statementdocumentation for the ASI staff and process credit card payments
• Processes and tracks the payment for employee benefits
• Prepares travel paperwork and making travel reservations
• Assists with preparation of account adjustments, accruals and monthly reports
• Provides quality service and accounting support to staff, student organizations, student directors, andstudent fee users
• Advise the student Organizations and Student Activities commissions and the students
• Serve on ASI and University Committees as directed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field
• Excellent computer skills
• Willingness to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student body, staff and administration

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in accounting software e.g. PeopleSoft, Abila Fundware
• Knowledgeable of auxiliary relationship to university campus

This position is employed by the Associated Students, Inc. and is subject to related personnel policies and procedures. This position serves at will and does not receive tenure or permanency. This position serves at will and does not receive tenure or permanency. In accordance with CSU policy, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the ASI. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for the position.

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Associated Students, Inc. is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Application Procedures

All applicants must fill out the Professional Staff Application Form.

A resume must accompany the application. Position will remain open until filled.

Questions should be directed and materials submitted to:

Morelia Castaneda-Patino

Assistant Director of Finance and Business Services
1000 E. Victoria St
Carson, CA 90747
Phone: (310) 243-3686

Email: mcastanedapatino1@csudh.edu