What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSISTANT position at Associated Students, Inc.?
Work Schedule : 15-20 hours per week; shifts based on operational need of the organization. This position will be working on campus.
OVERVIEW
Established in 1963, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff. ASI is a part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 26,000 students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI employees exhibit our values of integrity, honor, dedication, loyalty, and respect in every interaction with each other, our students, the campus community, and guests of Cal Poly Pomona.
Financial Services serves as a partner for student groups, ASI departments, and the University, providing financial support to help meet business and programmatic needs of the $17M non-profit 501(c)3 corporation while maintaining fiscal integrity, data accuracy, and compliance with CSU, University and ASI policies.
POSITION DEFINITION
Under the direct supervision of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations of the organization by assisting in the accounts payable process. This position involves working under the guidance of the Accounts Payable Supervisor to ensure accurate and timely processing of payments and adherence to policies and providing support to the accounts payable team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Accounts Payable Support
- Transaction Processing :
Is responsible for processing disbursement requests, purchase orders, and procurement card transactions.
Maintain and update Vendor Data Records and assist in tax reporting requirements.
Assist in the preparation of account reconciliations and financial reports as needed.
Training and Development
Team Collaboration
Administrative Support
Other Duties
QUALIFICATIONS
Education : High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in accounting or related field strongly preferred.
Experience : Previous experience in an accounts payable or general accounting role is preferred .
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POSITION SENSITIVITY
Based on the duties and responsibilities of this position, this position has been designated to be a sensitive position with access to sensitive data. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.
BACKGROUND CHECK
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
Employment with ASI is open to any Cal Poly Pomona student who is eligible to work and has the legal right to work in the United States. In addition, student employees must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 units (undergraduate) and 4.0 units (graduate), international student employees must be enrolled in a minimum of 12.0 units (undergraduate) and 6.0 units (graduate) at the end of the add-drop period. Student employees are required to have a minimum overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing with the University. Individuals enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible for hire. Exceptions to the unit load requirement are allowed during the summer term and for students who have applied for graduation for the current term.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and verbal communication; use of office equipment : telephones, calculator, copier and fax. Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 45 pounds.
MANDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT
In compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and the CSU Executive Order 1083, each ASI employee is designated as a mandated reporter and is required to sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.
SYSTEMWIDE SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT EO 1108 :
Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information. http : / / www.calstate.edu / EO / EO-1108.html
COVID-19 VACCINATION
CSU, along with Associated Students Inc., strongly recommends all staff who are physically accessing campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose. See policy at https : / / calstate.policystat.com / policy / 11030468 / latest
