EMF Accountant II

Extramural Funds Accountant II

The Extramural Funds Accountant II is responsible for post-award administration of contracts and grants, with a primary focus on private sponsor and multi-campus awards. Key duties include award setup in Oracle Cloud Financials Project Portfolio Management (PPM), invoicing and billing, accounts receivable management and collections, financial reporting, and award closeout in accordance with sponsor terms and conditions. The role ensures accurate system configuration of award requirements, including billing terms, revenue recognition, and cost sharing. The incumbent reviews financial activity for compliance, supports cost sharing and F&A oversight, and ensures accurate financial data within PPM. Provides guidance and support to departmental analysts on post-award administration and transactional processing. Also oversees compliance of travel-related expenses on federal awards and performs other related duties as assigned.

The full salary range for the Extramural Funds Accountant II is $57,700.00 - $99,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $78,500 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Educational Requirements

Associate degree in related area or Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training - Required

Experience Requirements

2 - 4 years of related experience. - Required

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge of accounting function and assignments.

Knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of moderate scope

Ability to apply more advanced accounting concepts to complete work assignments

Working knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting and regulatory compliance requirements.

Working knowledge of common desktop/web applications.

Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing.

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of billing and receivables processes.

Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries that are in compliance with GAAP and institutional requirements.

Demonstrated experience reviewing and reconciling ledgers and researching/resolving issues and problems.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and complete multiple projects with overlapping timelines.

Keen eye for detail to ensure correct coding of data and to discern data anomalies, and performing mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

Skill in providing superior customer service and maintaining equanimity when conflict arises.

Successful experience in exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to reach solutions.

Successful experience interpreting and applying complex policy.

Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining collegial and effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Fund accounting experience obtained at an institution of higher education.

Demonstrated experience in accounting for contracts & grants and post award administration experience, as well as interpreting contractual agreement terms and conditions.

Recent experience, within the past 24 months, in fiscal administration position at a University of California campus.

Recent experience in the field of contract and grant fiscal administration obtained at an institution of higher education with knowledge of Uniform Guidance,

Demonstrated experience with University of California, Riverside and knowledge of UC policies and procedures, along with Oracle Cloud Financials and/or Project Portfolio Managements

In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. 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.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview