General Accountant Job at University of California Merced

University of California Merced Merced, CA 95343

Hiring Range


Approved Salary Range: $80,000 - $92,000


Job Closing Date


Applicants will be reviewed as they apply. Posting will close once a qualified pool is selected but not before November 20, 2022

This positon is approved to be 100% Remote.

Apply ONLY on Vendor Site (AnotherSource.com) at: https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/

DO NOT apply on UC Merced website.


About UC Merced


The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable, and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities for highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.

In Fall 2016, UC Merced broke ground on a $1.3 billion public-private partnership that is unprecedented in higher education. The Merced 2020 Project nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. In 2018, UC Merced opened the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.

To set the course of UC Merced’s evolution, in 2021 UC Merced will enact its first-ever 10-year strategic plan. This plan will guide how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway toward earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted within each campus unit. UC Merced is expected to engage in sophisticated thinking, planning, and implementation of actions that effectively diversify the professoriate and staff, improve campus climate for all campus constituency groups, and strengthen our equity, diversity, and inclusion infrastructure and capacity.


About the Job


In this role, the Senior Accountant will use advanced accounting concepts and organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Regularly works on highly complex accounting assignments that are of diverse scope requiring analysis of identifiable factors using multiple accounting and financial sources. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, completing analysis and developing recommendations. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, with general instructions provided on new or unique accounting assignments. Interacts with senior internal and external contacts on matters of some significance to the accounting organization.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develops, implements, and / or maintains one or more general accounting policies, procedures and / or internal processes. Assists with ERP system improvements, system testing, and resolution of accounting-related system errors. Leads the implementation and/or maintenance of the general accounting processes related to the Oracle Cloud financial system and various sub ledger modules. Understands the accounting behind the transactions flowing through the financial system and sub-ledgers and leads the reconciliations of related transactions. Reviews and assists with the analysis/evaluation of the new chart string values and key segments. Provides training and guidance to campus units for transaction processing, reconciliation, and reporting for areas assigned
  • Prepares and / or reviews journal entries and maintains and / or reconciles ledger accounts for assigned areas. Prepares general ledger to subledger reconciliations monthly as assigned. Gather and analyze specific data in ledger accounts and funds utilizing reports available and/or preparing moderately complex reports by querying available databases.
  • Provides record of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions. Review fund balances, account/fund group summaries and various standard and ad-hoc reports for prudent fund management. Work with departmental personnel to resolve overdrafts, unallowable expenses, inappropriate recording of activity, and other fund management related responsibilities for assigned areas. Development and provide reports for upper management.
  • Balances books periodically and prepares financial statements. Prepare ledgers for fiscal year-end closing by reviewing and analyzing balances for reporting. Prepare any fiscal year-end transactions required to close the books for assigned areas. Complete appendices, schedules, and reports on financial data as assigned.
  • Prepares related financial activity for fiscal year-end closing by reviewing and analyzing balances for reporting. Prepares fiscal year-end transactions required for assigned areas. Completes appendices, schedules, and reports on financial data as assigned. Reviews and provides complex policy interpretation and compliance review for GAAP, GASB, FASB, and other appropriated fund accounting principles and pronouncements to campus users. Escalates significant issues to supervisor/director.
  • Applies advanced accounting principles to perform highly complex technical analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and / or resource allocations. Provides general guidance and support to campus partners related to appropriate accounting principles and policies. Serves as backup for general department training. Provides support with other departmental tasks and duties as assigned.


Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline and 5 years of related experience or 9 years of related experience/education (required)
  • Advanced knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and related functions.
  • Ability to extract, compile, and validate accounting information from multiple sources to complete work assignments.
  • Advanced ability to effectively present complex accounting and finance related information verbally and in writing.
  • Advance experience using financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and unique regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Advanced knowledge of common desktop / web applications.
  • Advanced knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting project of complex scope.
  • Understanding of the interrelationship between procedures and desired results.

Background Check


Background check and fingerprinting will be required.


Policy Statement


How to Apply:
An online application is required for each position to apply. Go to www.AnotherSource.com to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy. UC Merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above. We seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community. When applying to UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan.

Vaccination Program Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment.

Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy:
The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu.

E-Verify:
All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/




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