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Finance Analyst II
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28557514 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $59,000 - $103,400 |
Position Information
This is an On-Campus Position. The Financial Analyst (FA) has primary responsibility for financial analysis and controls for all School of Business non-payroll expenditures and contract revenue streams. In addition, the FA performs analysis, monitoring and administration of designated research and research center activities including human subjects’ payments and research center sponsorships. The FA is responsible for identification, analysis and resolution of account variances and errors, maintains fiscal integrity for all funds and ensures that funds are in auditable condition. In addition, the FA performs complex purchasing transactions, according to UC/UCR policies in a cost effective, ethical, efficient, timely and professional manner within a customer-service oriented environment. Purchases include a broad spectrum of materials, supplies, equipment, and services across various commodities to support research, teaching, and operational functions. The FA additionally organizes and validates data and analyzes complex quotes/contracts to ensure vendors are paid in a timely manner and expenses are charged appropriately against the correct fund source to minimize the need for expense transfers and ensure integrity of financial reporting.
Applicants must have current permanent work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
Applicants must have current permanent work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advance degree | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
| 2 years of procurement experience | Preferred |
Minimum Requirements
Ability to function as a member of a team.
Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information, organizes, and performs basic financial analysis assignments.
Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
Some knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills.
Skill in creating/editing documents or spreadsheets utilizing using Word, Excel, PowerPoint or other software applications necessary for the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information, organizes, and performs basic financial analysis assignments.
Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
Some knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills.
Skill in creating/editing documents or spreadsheets utilizing using Word, Excel, PowerPoint or other software applications necessary for the responsibilities of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with UCR systems to include: eBuy (purchasing system),Concur, Financial System, Storehouse, Web Recharge system, P & R Work Order and ePay (online payment system), or other similar systems. Impact23 training
Work experience with UCR travel and entertainment policies and procedures; with travel planning and expense reporting using concur System
Advanced knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.
Experience in managing the fiscal year close process and the related internal controls
Work experience with UCR travel and entertainment policies and procedures; with travel planning and expense reporting using concur System
Advanced knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.
Experience in managing the fiscal year close process and the related internal controls
Additional Information
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.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
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/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview