Accountant 2 - Cashiering and Cash Management - Davis, CA, Job ID 89228

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Under general supervision of the Director of Treasury, the Accountant 2 supports UC ANR's Cash Management function by performing cashiering, deposit processing, financial transaction review, and account reconciliation activities. The position maintains accurate financial records and collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure timely processing, compliance with University policies and accounting standards, effective internal controls, and responsive customer service.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 10/15/2026.

Cashiering, Cash Management & Deposit Operations:

• Perform cashiering, cash management, and deposit functions in support of UC ANR financial operations.

• Receive, process, record, and reconcile a variety of financial transactions in accordance with University policies and established procedures.

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

• Assist in safeguarding University assets through established cash handling and internal control practices.

Accounting & Financial Operations:

• Perform professional accounting duties related to cash management and general accounting functions.

• Prepare and reconcile financial transactions, journal entries, and supporting
  documentation.

• Analyze and resolve routine accounting issues and assist with financial reporting and period-end activities.

• Ensure accounting activities are completed in accordance with University policies, accounting principles, and established internal controls.

Customer Service & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with UC ANR departments and campus partners to support financial operations and resolve accounting-related questions.

• Provide responsive customer service and guidance regarding accounting procedures, documentation requirements, and financial processes.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring the confidentiality of financial information.

Compliance & Operational Support:

• Support compliance with University policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.

• Assist with audit activities, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform other accounting and financial support duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

• Two or more years of progressively responsible accounting or financial experience, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, or related transactions.

• Working knowledge of GAAP, financial systems, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external partners.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.

• Experience working in a higher education, governmental, or nonprofit environment.

• Experience using enterprise financial systems such as Oracle or similar ERP systems.

• Experience with cashiering, cash management, accounts receivable, or banking operations.

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.

• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.

• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.

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

• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. xhyhwjd For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
    
    • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace