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Job Description FINANCIAL SVC ANL 3 Working Title Senior Financial & Administrative Analyst
Job Code 004628 Grade 21
Department Name Biomedical Sciences - D01059 Department Head Monica Carson
Supervisor Isaac Owusu-Frimpong Effective Date
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced financial service professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures. Resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Department Custom Scope
Under the general supervision of the Financial and Administrative Officer(FAO)/Financial Operations Officer (FOO) of the respective unit, with a dotted line to the School of Medicine (SOM) Controller, who along with an Oversight Committee, will help ensure process standardization across these positions, the incumbent will provide complex financial management and administrative support to the research and clinical units of the SOM for complex monthly faculty Total Negotiated Salary worksheets, payroll data and faculty residuals reconciliations. The incumbent will provide timely and critical analytical support to the respective units FAO/FOO's, Chairs and PI's in the areas of finance, operations and pre-proposal submission to Sponsored Research Program (SRP): independently identify department needs, determine needed budget inclusions and allowability, collect and organize necessary pieces of complex information. The Incumbent will also serve as a liaison between the respective unit and SRP, Business Operations, Human Resources/Accounts Payable/Payroll and UCR accounting units.

Education & Experience Requirements

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

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
Experience in sponsored funding administration or research administrative analysis. Preferred
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required
Experience working in research administration at a university, specifically within a medical school or a non-profit research institute or hospital. Preferred
Experience administering contracts and grants for both research and clinical. Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Applies financial services concepts (i.e., accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, collections and billing), to resolve issues, and prepare business process procedures and policy recommendations.
10
Provides analyses for complex summaries and proposals relative to a diverse range of topics to include new financial procedures and/or services, changes in legal regulations, tax implications, etc.
  • Assists PIs with pre-proposal submission to SRP: identifies department needs, assists with needed budget inclusions and allowability, collects and organizes necessary documentation. Develops cost tables for faculty and budgeting.
10
Independently manages all student fellowship funds (covering tuition/stipend/fees/financial aid) associated with Department GSR programs; works with Student Services Coordinator to liaise with PI and Department in confirming quarterly appointments and funding sources; serves as liaison to Department/HR to resolve appointment and stipend/funding issues.
10
Serves as a liaison to the PI's in the following areas: HR/AP/Payroll (faculty Total Negotiated Salary worksheets, payroll data, create/renew appointments, staff terminations, payroll errors, visa initiation, etc); SRP (provides heads-up on who's starting/leaving the lab, PI's special concerns or considerations, budgeting issues, etc.); Business Operations (checks on status of orders, invoicing, PI/lab expense reimbursements, leads the reconciliation of all encumbrances); Residual assistance: provides additional investigation, feedback, and follows-up on questions and concerns.
10
Serves as liaison between Clinical FAO/FOO, UCR Accounting, and Sponsor to follow-up on clinical trial revenues received and outstanding invoices. Residual assistance: provides real time additional investigation and feedback to PIs; follows-up on diverse questions and concerns.
10
Responsible for providing reports and analyses for varied and complex budgetary, financial and resource projects.
  • Prepare special reports/projections geared toward a Department eye for Chairs and FAOs/FOOs, e.g., for projections of new or renewing appointments, faculty salary negotiations, etc. Develops, analyzes and maintains complex financial reports to meet the needs of Biomedical Sciences operations.
5
Assesses and recommends to management changes as needed to ensure financial processes maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal financial/audit policies.
5
Applies a wide variety of internal and external policies and regulations to address a range of issues such as regulatory compliance, tax implications, recovery of cash, risk management, and the organized implementation of a diverse range of financial services for students and departments.
5
Reviews and approves financial data and transactions.
5
Recommends and implements quality customer service standards and procedures to affect various constituencies, including internal department, students and external vendors.
  • Serves as liaison between FAO/FOO, UCR Accounting, and Sponsor to follow-up on clinical trial revenues received and outstanding invoices.
5
Documents procedures for financial activities.
5
Interprets related policies and advises customers accordingly.
  • Prepares business process procedures and makes policy recommendations.
5
Helps train staff and creates effective teamwork environment.
5
Participates in moderately complex audits of processes and recommends changes to processes. Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.
5
Additional duties related to synchronizing Departmental, Division, SRP, and other SOM and University centralized units.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Required
Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. 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; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Required
Thorough knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems. Required
Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures. Required
Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Required
Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Required
Leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff. Required

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

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

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

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

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

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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