General Accountant 5 - Oakland, CA, (Hybrid)

Overview The Accountant 5 role involves a range of accounting functions, including analyzing, monitoring, preparing, and reconciling financial information to reflect the organization's financial condition. This position provides critical financial and statistical data to support operations and decision‑making. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports to meet both internal and external reporting requirements, and may extend to developing, implementing, and overseeing accounting systems, policies, and procedures. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. Location: Oakland, CA. Eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in California, subject to change by the University. Pay Scale: $101,600/year to $145,700/year Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled. First application review date will be 5/29/2026. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting – 40% Provides records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions, balancing books periodically, and preparing profit and loss, income, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Performs advanced analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and resource allocations. Leads the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of journal entries and general ledger accounts. Interprets complex reports and records for administrators and managers. Internal Controls Expertise – 20% Expert knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Financial Systems Leadership – 20% Leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of one or more comprehensive and complex general accounting systems. Tax Coordination – 10% Coordinates the collection of information for complex and unique Unrelated Business Income Taxes (UBIT), prepares summary schedules, and answers questions from departments. Additional Duties – 10% Performs other tasks as assigned by management or leadership. Provides guidance to others in the department and may serve in a "lead" capacity on project assignments. Ability to function as a team member. Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related area. Expert knowledge of finance policies, practices, and financial information systems; experience independently on large and complex projects that build or enhance production systems. Expert knowledge of financial systems such as Oracle and PeopleSoft. Thorough experience with financial & accounting system transformations or implementations. Expert Excel skills including ability to use spreadsheet and database tools for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Expert ability to effectively present complex finance related information verbally and in writing in a clear concise manner. Expert interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization, advanced service orientation and critical thinking skills, and attention to detail; ability to multi‑task in a high‑volume environment. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Expert knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. In‑depth knowledge of legal business concepts, accounting principles, and financial reporting. Preferred Skills Professional certification CPA and master's degree in related area. UC or higher education experience. Public accounting experience. Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting or a related field. Expert knowledge of Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud (FCCS), Amazon Web Services (AWS), SmartView, and/or QuickSight. Experienced in SQL, Power BI, Cognos. Special Conditions of Employment Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle; ability to travel on a flexible schedule as needed; provide proof of liability insurance on vehicle used. Reimbursement of job‑related travel per University policies. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background check; designated position requiring background check; may require fingerprinting due to nature of responsibilities. UC ANR hires people with conviction histories and reviews information in context of job responsibilities. As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke‑ and tobacco‑free environment. Smoking, use of smokeless tobacco products, and use of unregulated nicotine products (e‑cigarettes) are strictly prohibited. Must comply with University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs; may be amended or revised. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Exercise utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned during duties; ensure safeguarding and limited access per policy and laws. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: Conditional offer acceptors required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within last seven years determining misconduct, allegations, investigations, or appeals. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr