About The University Corporation: The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life.
Overview: Under general supervision, the Finance Coordinator manages the financial aspects of the center and provides administrative support to the Director and Assistant Director; maintains accurate accounting records; provides weekly budget/finance reports to Director; accepts and processes checks; prepares on-line and manual requisitions, direct payments, and charge back requests; processes payroll and student hiring; handles purchase orders and check requests; reconciles accounts with current software; reconciles procurement card expenses; maintains filing systems; and prepares correspondence and reports; and performs other duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned):
Maintain accurate accounting records including deposits and expenses; reconciliations with each requirement for individual funding sources such as grants, University Foundation, and University Corporation. Provides weekly budget/finance reports to Director. Includes contacting each funding sources such as Foundation and University Corporation on the last day of each month for necessary reports to complete reconciliations by the 5th of the following month. Accurately record deposit detail – such as what service, grant, and project income has been received for. Detail is based on each payment (check, PayPal, etc.). Deposit detail not to be lumped together. Deposit to be matched with corresponding grant, project, funding source. Accepts and processes checks, prepares on-line and manual requisitions, direct payments and charge back requests. Processes payroll and student hiring; maintains accurate records in Accounting spreadsheet and project binders; Provides weekly reports to Director. Ensure all financial files and reports are located on share drive with appropriate access/permissions. Provide Director written daily status reports (unprompted) of tasks assigned. Report to include task, date assigned, date needed, date completed, reason for delay if applicable, and any other pertinent information. Perform tasks and other duties as assigned by Director and Assistant Director. All tasks will be completed in a timely manner.
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, Specialized Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of governmental financial record-keeping methods, practices, and procedures. General knowledge of arithmetic and general office procedures. Ability and specialized skills to: compile, verify, reconcile, and analyze financial data; prepare financial statements, spreadsheets, and reports; interpret and apply a wide variety of rules, regulations, and procedures; investigate and resolve errors and discrepancies; read and interpret computer generated financial reports; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).
The anticipated hiring range: $26.37 per hour - $35.00 per hour
Time Base: Part –Time
General Information
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.
Application Screening begins April 3, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted before the date listed above. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below:
http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.
