<p>Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Office of Finance and Business Services invites applications for the position of Fiscal Technician.</p> <p>West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.</p> <p>WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.</p> <p>The Department of Finance and Business Services (FBS) provides timely, accurate and meaningful financial information and advice to the University community to support management decision-making, and to demonstrate fiscal responsibility, accountability, and regulatory compliance to the University's constituents.</p> <p>Reporting to Accounts Payable Manager, the Fiscal Technician is responsible for the coordination and delivery of a full range of administrative services. The selected candidate reviews, prepares and schedules financial transactions to ensure accurate and prompt payments; assists with processing of 1099s, W-9s, ACH/SUA payments, uncashed checks; and provides customer service support and training to campus partners.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; the ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse campus community including faculty, staff, students and other campus partners.</p> <p>Responsibilities include: </p> <ul> <li>Provide first class customer service by handling phone/email/in person inquiries in a prompt and professional manner </li><li>Review and audit purchase order information/invoices/payment reimbursement requests, travel related requests for proper coding, approval, clarity of intention, dates and conformity system & University and requests for proper coding, approval, clarity of intention, dates and conformity system & University and PASSHE guidelines prior to processing </li><li>Schedule payments to ensure payment within payment terms and avoid premature or delinquent payments to vendors </li><li>Enter all documents requiring payment into the account payables system daily </li><li>Process special reimbursement requests assigned </li><li>Run pay cycle proposals. Follow process and procedure to seek proper approval and release of payments </li><li>Maintain consistent follow-up for pending disbursements, receivers, open purchase orders, and problems with purchase orders, vendors, or department requests </li><li>Notify the Accounts Payable Manager of all unresolved problems </li><li>Contact the Purchasing Office, Contract Services, or other departments in order to resolve problems or gather information as needed. Continue follow-up until resolution is obtained </li><li>Void and reissue checks as needed </li><li>Back up other team members as needed </li><li>Stay up to date on changes to department/university/accounting system policy and procedures </li><li>Report any suspect or actual violations of system or University guidelines immediately </li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned </li><li>One year as a Fiscal Assistant  </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>Three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>One year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an Associate degree in accounting or business administration  </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>Any equivalent combination of experience and training </li><li>Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices </li><li>Knowledge of modern office practices and equipment </li><li>Some knowledge of accounting principles and methods </li><li>Ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately </li><li>Ability to prepare financial reports and statements </li><li>Ability to apply and adapt established methods to financial transactions </li><li>Experience with SAP and OnBase systems </li><li>Experience with high volume data entry with attention to detail </li><li>Customer service experience </li><li>Ability to research and solve problems </li></ul> <p>Ask about opportunities for partial work from home and WCU alternate work schedules.</p> <p>Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application allows for cover letter, resume, and three references with contact information. (All required for consideration).</p> <p>Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.</p> <p>Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.</p> <p>All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.</p> <p>Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advance West Chester University's educational mission.  West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>