TEMPORARY GENERAL ACCOUNTANT 5

General Accountant 5

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Position Summary

This is a temporary position within our Temporary Office of the President Staffing (TOPS) program. The General 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. The home department for this position is Financial Services.

Key Responsibilities

Expert knowledge of finance policies, practices, and financial information systems. Experience must include working independently on large and complex projects that built or enhanced production systems. Expert knowledge of Financial Systems such as Oracle and PeopleSoft Thorough experience with Financial & Accounting Systems transformations or implementations. Expert Excel skills including an in-depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools or other professional database management system tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports Expert ability to effectively present complex finance related information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Expert interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization, advanced service orientation and critical thinking skills, and attention to detail. In depth ability to use organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to function as a member of a team. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related areas, and/or equivalent experience/training

Preferred Qualifications

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

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. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, working 2 – 3 days per week. The person hired will be required to reside within California and will be required to report to work onsite at UC's Office of the President (UCOP) located in Oakland, CA.

Salary and Benefits

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the salary grade for a position. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position. Job Title: General Accountant 5 Payroll Title: GEN ACCOUNTANT 5 Job Code : 0 05970 Salary Grade : 24 PayScale/ budgeted hourly range: $ 48.66/ hour - $ 69.78 /hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.