STAFF ACCOUNTANT

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Position Base
Riverside

Location
UCPath Center

UCPATH CENTER

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The UCPath Center is the University of California's shared services center in Riverside, CA. The UCPath Center manages the payroll, benefits, and other human resources transactions for more than 200,000 UC employees working across ten UC campuses, five medical centers, three national labs and more. The staff at the UCPath Center work in a variety of areas including business operations, customer service, quality management, technology, training, human resources and communications.

Position Summary
The incumbent uses accounting concepts as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of accounting practices and organizational policies and procedures to resolve complex assignments where analysis of data requires a review of a variety of factors and multiple sources. The Staff Accountant exercises judgment within defined accounting procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. The Accountant receives general instructions on complex new assignments and initiatives. The incumbent demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. As a part of a new shared service center, the Accountant may initially assist in building out a broader scope of needed financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• 20% Interprets, streamlines and formats large amounts of financial data in an organized manner. Provides detailed analysis of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions.
• 25% Prepares journal entries, maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, including, but not limited to payroll liability accounts. Prepares queries and financial reports for various departments and answer questions related to the general ledger.
• 15% Ensures compliance, performs risk assessment and conducts internal audits, as well as supports the system-wide internal auditors and external auditors. Creates, reviews and documents internal controls as they pertain to shared service center transactions.
• 20% Uses various general accounting systems within UCPath for daily accounting responsibilities and research.
• 10% Performs account analysis, prepares account reconciliations, statements and reports. Plans, coordinates and resolves accounting matters with other Accounting department members, departments, locations and divisions.
• 10% Provides analysis on various accounting issues and prepares complex accounting projects.

Experience
Required Qualifications

• Min 5 years in Accounting, Finance or related experience

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

• Has ability to independently gather, organize, and perform accounting related analysis with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Has thorough knowledge of accounting functions and GAAP and GASB, financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent people skills, with ability to effectively interact, collaborate, and influence across all levels of an organization.
• Able to streamline and automate accounting processes and procedures and efficiently identify, research and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to provide high quality work utilizing highly developed and effective communication (written and verbal), project management, time management, and collaboration skills. Ability to prioritize, streamline and accomplish assigned projects.
• Proficient with MS Office applications, such as Word and PowerPoint (with intermediate skill level in Excel) and related industry software.
• Ability to provide excellent service with integrity and handle confidential matters and material.
• Ability to handle ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and have the flexibility to handle multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to accomplish assigned projects without compromising the integrity of UCPath and/or University of California policies and procedures.
• Highly self-motivated and focused with the ability to think strategically and focus on the accomplishment of the UCPath mission and priorities.

Education
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related area and / or equivalent experience / training

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Job Title
General Accountant 3

Job Code
007735

Salary Grade
Grade 21

Payscale:
$77,000 - $94,000 - Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

Full Salary Range:
$64,300 - $114,300

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by UCPath Center visit:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at the UCPath Center in Riverside and remote in California.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

JOB CLOSE DATE

For first consideration, please apply by: March 19, 2024. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. .

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