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Financial Analyst 2
University of California Riverside
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Financial Analyst 2

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Posted:
August 8, 2024
Location:
Riverside, California
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time



Financial Analyst 2


Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Accounting and Finance
Salary: $61,000 - $106,800
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences
Department: Econ Poli Sci Admin Unit Dept
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
Under the general direction of the Financial and Administrative Officer (FAO) of the Economics/Political Science Administrative Unit, the analyst will provide professional financial management and human resource services for staff and academic appointees. Administer and coordinate complex fiscal budgeting and administration enabling the departments to maintain fiscal integrity and control. Perform high-level budget/resource analyses and prepare monthly financial reports for faculty and administration, utilizing robust analytical tools. Develop data management tools and provide comprehensive management of departmental database. Performs complex budget/resource analysis for forecasting and preparing comprehensive administrative and financial reports. Independently researches, interprets, applies and clarifies University policies and procedures for the functional areas assigned. Reviews and reconciles campus financial transaction detail reports to actual expenditure documentation on a monthly basis using proper campus financial systems ensuring accuracy and compliance with all agency and university policies and procedures. Prepares and processes budget and expense transfers as needed. Provides financial guidance to Faculty looking to hire grad students for research. Serves as liaison to International Students and Scholar Office for appointments involving international personnel.

Please be advised that candidates will be required to take a skills assessment as part of the interview process.

The full salary range for the Financial Analyst 2 is $29.21 - $51.15 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $45.67 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.



Requirements:
Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
    Required

    Experience Requirements
  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
    Required
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience
    Preferred

    Special Conditions
    Special
  • Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
    Required
  • Travel
    Required
  • Overtime
    Required

    Minimum Requirements
  • Some knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.
  • Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information, organizes, and performs basic financial analysis assignments.
  • Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
  • Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Ability to function as a member of a team.
  • Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
  • Advanced skills in using Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word.
  • Working knowledge of general accounting principles, fund accounting, budget development, payroll processes, and general ledger.
  • Demonstrated ability to access and retrieve data from financial information systems using PC-based tools; organize and process
    data for analyses; and summarize data into a clear, comprehensive format for presentation to diverse clientele.
  • Ability to evaluate and assess multiple complex budgets, and to assess those findings to make recommendations.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, including administration of multiple fund sources.
  • Ability to prepare financial reports with a high level of accuracy and acute attention to detail.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups at UCR.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-pace environment with multiple deadlines.

    Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the University of California's financial policies and procedures.
    Demonstrated knowledge of UCR's financial system and the client/server systems.
    Experience in preparation and submission of contract and grant proposals.
    Work experience in higher education.


    Additional Information:
    Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

    UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

    • UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

    • UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

    • UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

    • Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

    • Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

    • UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

    Job Description Details:
    General Information

    Job Title
    007708

    Grade
    Kevin Esterling

    Supervisor
  • 20%

  • Gathers and analyzes financial and/or resource data; prepares and summarizes information and/or recommendations.

    • Internal Number: 5502088
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