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Job Description FINANCIAL SVC ANL 2 Working Title Financial Operations Analyst
Job Code 004627 Grade 19
Department Name Institute of Genomics - D01257 Department Head Katayoon Dehesh
Supervisor Frank Figueroa Effective Date 10/31/2022
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
004922 STDT 1 0.5

Generic Scope
Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

Custom Scope
Uses professional financial services concepts. Applies organization policies and procedures to resolve a variety of moderately complicated issues. Works on financial services problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Department Custom Scope
The Institute for Integrative Genome Biology (IIGB) and its two affiliated centers [Center for Plant Cell Biology (CEPCEB) and Center for Infectious Disease Vector Research (CIDVR)] provide research and interaction opportunities for faculty for approximately 20 academic departments, three colleges and a medical school and also includes core instrumentation facilities and research labs. The incumbent provides high level administrative and financial services in support of an Organized Research Unit with multiple large Sales and Service operations involving internal and external customers, an active calendar of academic events, and multi-departmental project and training grants. Performs the reconciliation of core facilities monthly ledgers, will prepare Sales & Services applications. The successful incumbent will work with a diverse set of customers including faculty, students, researchers, staff, and interaction with a variety of internal and external customers. The varied nature of job responsibilities requires analysis of and proficiency in internal policies, applications, and controls. Provides ad hoc financial reports and analyses to Principals Investigators (PIs), FOM, Directors, and FAO as needed. Ensures compliance with internal audit requirements and University policies for all financial activities.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
2 - 4 years of related experience. Required
Experience using UCR financial systems and applications. Preferred
Accounting or Finance background Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Applies professional financial and accounting concepts to independently perform analyses of moderately complex financial services such as researching discrepancies and tax implications and compliance with external regulations and internal policies.
  • Reviews and reconciles monthly general ledgers and payroll expense reports for Sales & Service Accounts within the IIGB. Performs analytical studies to monitor financial activities to ensure revenues are on target with financial plan. Reviews appropriateness of expenditures and identify inconsistencies. Coordinates corrective actions with appropriate Analyst. Prepares statements for coordinators on a monthly basis.
20
Assists with ensuring that financial processing functions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, recharge billing, travel/entertainment, gift accounting, cashiering and collections are performed with accuracy and that daily operations run smoothly.
  • Works on a limited scope of procurement of goods and services for IIGB. Responsible for working on business contracts as it relates to the Sales & Services Accounts within IIGB. Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of encumbrance reports. Serves as back up travel coordinator for IIGB.
20
Prepares reports and analyses to include summaries of financial transactions, evaluation of current and proposed services, etc. for management review and decision-making.
  • Generates new Sales & Services (S&S) applications as requested; develops a budget, scope of work, and justification in cooperation with Director and Core Managers. Reviews and modifies approved S&S activities on an annual basis. Conduct trend analysis and prepare financial models to monitor the performance of each S&S activity, and make recommendations as required to avoid deficits and/or surpluses.
15
Monitors the delivery of quality customer service to various constituencies to include internal department clients and external vendors.
  • Constituencies further include internal and external sales and service customers, faculty from multiple departments and colleges, from both on campus and off campus. Provided services include financial and accounting analysis as well as research related support on interdisciplinary grant projects.
10
Under general supervision, researches and gathers information from a variety of sources; prepares and summarizes information and reports relative to new services, regulatory compliance issues and/or vendor selection and support activities.
5
Functions as a resource to support staff on issues such as researching financial discrepancies, escalated customer service problems and vendor concerns.
  • Serves as back up in the IIGB administrative office front desk supporting with building management and core support services.
5
Conducts or assists with researching, developing and implementing new and changing business processes.
  • In collaboration with the FOM will review departmental procedures and ensure they are in line with university policies.
5
Assesses and recommends changes to maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal financial/audit policies.
5
Participates in audits of internal records and processes and prepares recommendations for changes as needed. Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.
  • Recommends process changes to maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal financial/audit policies.
5
Documents processes and procedures for financial activities.
5
Reviews, processes, and approves standardized financial data and transactions. Effectively addresses difficult and complex customer inquiries.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Working knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures. Required
Skills to provide coaching and mentoring to support staff. Required
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Required
Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems. Required
Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Required
Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making. Required
Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Required
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Required
Demonstrated knowledge of UC and UCR policies and procedures. Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of utilizing Oracle PeopleSoft and Concur Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Must pass a background check. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Squat : Occasionally
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Perform Calculations : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Dust : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Fumes : No
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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