Financial Analyst 2/3

Description Position available through UCSD Temporary Employment Services (TES). Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain valuable UCSD experience and get your foot in the door for career positions. This temporary position may lead to long‑term career opportunities. They include medical coverage, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and training and development opportunities. Full responsibilities and pay will vary depending on the level and classification of the position. Pay ranges will typically be in the $34.29–$43.10 per hour range, though higher‑paying positions may sometimes be available. TES has current openings for a variety of financial positions. Most positions are full‑time, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Candidates interested in being considered for upcoming openings should submit their applications to this job posting. Duration: Assignments typically run for approximately 3–6 months. Compensation: $34.29–$43.10 per hour depending on experience. Eligible for paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Full‑medical insurance also available. Work Schedule: Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: On‑site – On campus in La Jolla. Responsibilities Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Primary duties – gift fund tracking and management, budget vs. actual financial reporting, internal controls tracking and clean up (journals, salary cost transfers, or funding entries), preparation for fiscal year‑end close, ad hoc financial analysis. AP/AR specialist with cash reconciling, procurement, and/or Concur‑related responsibilities. Contacts are both internal and external to the department. Analyzes policy, then interprets and develops that policy into a financial statement to communicate the unit's mission and objectives. Administers all funds and manages standard business processes for units and activities including travel, purchasing, entertainment, reimbursements and ledger reconciliation. Analyzes fiscal data and produces monthly financial reports for unit heads and senior leadership. Provides short and long‑term analysis, projections and solutions in financial organizational, procedural, processes and staffing areas. Independently develops strategies, recommends and implements resolutions to ensure efficient management of resources. Working on financial reporting, fund management and preparing for fiscal close monthly. Projects: New POS system implementation and an FP&A budgeting software implementation. Supports loan administration by reconciling financial accounts, maintaining loan records for Students and supporting collections activities. Preparing reports, reviewing data for discrepancies, and helping update dashboards used to track loan activity and reconciliation status. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the essential job duties. Financial analysis or accounting experience in higher education or non‑profit with an understanding of fund accounting (experience level 3–5 years) preferred. Knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP, cash management, accounts receivable and grant concepts, reporting, and other applicable accounting principles. Intermediate/advanced in Excel and with accounting software. Oracle Financials Cloud experience preferred. Payroll reconciliation and funding allocations a plus, prior experience using Concur, prior grants or gift fund management a plus. Qualifications include strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and experience with financial reconciliations or accounting. Special Conditions Background check required. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified – No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified – No data available. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). #J-18808-Ljbffr