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Job Description FINANCIAL SVC ANL 2 CX Working Title Financial & Administrative Analyst II
Job Code 004754 Grade 19
Department Name SOM Research Dept - D02011 Department Head David Lo
Supervisor Gennie Robles Effective Date 11/01/2024
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Department Custom Scope
This position provides complex analytical and financial support for the Research Unit as well as the Center for Health Disparities Research (HDR), programs and research grants including sub-awards. Duties include processing of all department and grant related purchases/payments (processing subcontract invoices, participant payments, travel reimbursements, event expenses, Community Advisory Board expenses, and requests to purchase and storage of any software and large data sets, equipment, or supplies; payments to community based organizations, and other academic institutions), making participant payments via e-gift cards through the campus issued procurement card, and in collaboration with the Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO) will assist in reviewing of budgets, conducting reconciliation activities, and work closely with the HDR Cores to ensure accounting policies and purchasing payments align. This staff member will serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between SOM Finance and Administrative departments (Business Operations, HR, etc.), other UCR departments, vendors, and any HDR external partners. Additionally, the position will coordinate and assist with event planning (symposiums, workshops, Community Advisory Board meetings, etc.) and provide high level administrative assistance to the FAO including calendaring, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions for general procurement matters, and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.. This position is an important member of the HDR team where teamwork is an essential part of the workplace success.

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

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Reviews, processes, and approves standardized financial data and transactions. Effectively addresses difficult and complex customer inquiries.
  • Processes all documents for payment to include: travel/ entertainment, purchasing, reimbursements, etc. Additionally processes all grant related purchases/ payments (subcontracts, participant payments, travel reimbursements/ event expenses, Community Advisory Board expenses, and requests to purchase equipment, software and large data sets; supplies; payments to community based organizations, and other academic institutions).
35
Functions as a resource to support staff on issues such as researching financial discrepancies, escalated customer service problems and vendor concerns.
  • Serves as department Liaison for HDR and SOM Business Operations, Human Resources, IT/ IT Security, SOM Academic Affairs, SRP, as well as Campus Procurement; and is the first point of contact for requests going in or coming out of the department.
20
Prepares reports and analyses to include summaries of financial transactions, evaluation of current and proposed services, etc. for management review and decision-making.
  • Assists with the preparation of monthly reports for the sub awards and smaller grants funded by the U54. Additionally on a monthly basis will reconcile Ledger reports for the U54 grant against actual department expenses and reviews current Encumbrance Report to ensure accuracy and reduce stale purchase orders
10
Department Procurement Card Holder: Assisted in the development of current policy/procedure for requesting and use of procurement card to purchase eGift cards for participants on current and future grants; obtained proper training for submitting request into campus eBuy system; work with and ensure charges are accurate and properly applied to correct FAU based on the request submitted by grant PIs
10
Performs preparation and summarization of information and reports related to the sales and services agreement of the Research Unit. Duties include the following: Researches and ensures FAUs are up to date and accurate and submits for billing of all Recharge expenses for the department's 8 instruments for which approval to charge for services has been approved by UCR for on campus and external use
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
Conducts or assists with researching, developing and implementing new and changing business processes.
5
Project Management: Duties include organizing and planning of events; identifying resources and set realistic deadlines; use of staff to provide optimal response to partners; assist the FAO in identifying needs of the project for the development of the project budget; ensure customers, and partners are satisfied with goals; monitor and report on progress of the project
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
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 adapt to changing priorities. Required
Working knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures. Required
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Required
Skills to provide coaching and mentoring to support staff. Required
Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Required
Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems. Required
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Required

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

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

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

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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