Research Administrator 3

Under the direction of the Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology's (IBP) Financial Services Supervisor and Chief Administrative Officer, the Fund Manager is responsible for the analysis, reconciliation, problem resolution and financial reporting of over $17,000,000 (total annual expenditures) in intramural and extramural funds. Key responsibilities are: Establish new accounts and develop and coordinate budget plans with PIs; Process and interpret contract and grant awards in compliance with University policy and agency guidelines; Review and manage purchasing, reimbursement an travel transactions; Resolve problems/discrepancies; Submit funding entry and direct retro transactions in UCPATH; Reconcile ledgers on a monthly basis; Maintain accounting files for audit acceptance; Prepare monthly detailed financial reports with projections for each PI; Prepare any reports for internal or external use and; Work with EFM to process closeouts on a timely basis. The incumbent will also work with the Financial Services Supervisor to reconcile department funds on a monthly basis. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for training all new fund managers, those currently in the department or will be hired in the future. Ability to practically apply principles and concepts of GAAP, OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, and other federal requirements and policies for grants, contracts, fellowships, training grants, institutional and private industry subcontracts is required. A working knowledge of UCLA's accounting principles and procedures, purchasing, travel, sales and service, recharge and equipment management policies and procedures are preferred.