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Job Description FINANCIAL SVC ANL 2 Working Title Finance Internal Control Analyst
Job Code 004627 Grade 19
Department Name BUS Infrast Admin Prgm Srv Sup - D01039 Department Head Yunzeng Wang
Supervisor Kennett Lai Effective Date
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
004627 FINANCIAL SVC ANL 2 1.0

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 School of Business at the University of California, Riverside is a nationally-ranked and Internationally recognized AACSB-accredited business school. With over 14,000 alumni all over the world, it is home to the largest undergraduate business program in the University of California system, as well as to the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management, which features a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Ph.D., Professional MBA (PMBA), Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), Master of Finance (MFin), and Master of Business Analytics (MSBA) programs. The school is positioned as a center of excellence in business education through cutting-edge research on the business challenges of the 21st century. The incumbent will assist in the review of budgets, conduct monthly reconciliation of general ledgers and payroll expenditure reports, and understand and apply accounting principles and university policies to work to support the accuracy of financial data for the department. The incumbent is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving account variances and errors. The purpose of this position is to ensure campus policies compliance by instituting internal controls. The incumbent will also manage equipment inventory and will serve as backup support for payroll and finance as needed. The salary range for the Position is $54,200.00 - $93,200.00 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is up to $83,450.00 annually. We base placement within these ranges on the individual's qualifications as they relate to this position. Applicants must have current 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 university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education & Experience Requirements

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

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
2 - 4 years of related experience. Required
Min. of 1 higher education related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Reviews and reconciles monthly/bi-weekly payroll and finance general ledger expenses.
25
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.
  • Generates financial reports for review and action by Financial Operations Manager. Includes, but is not limited to, the following: monthly financial statements for school's funds; Procard reconciliation; quarterly PhD Student funding reconciliation and reporting; annual Endowment reporting. Resolve COA discrepancy (NCT/SCT processes) 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.
20
Conducts or assists with researching, developing and implementing new and changing business processes.
  • Incumbent must have in depth knowledge of campus and school's financial policies and procedures to make informed decisions to correct errors or discrepancies. Provides customers with accurate policy information for appropriate transaction decision making.
15
Prepares reports and analyses to include summaries of financial transactions, evaluation of current and proposed services, etc. for management review and decision-making.
  • Responsible for generating quarterly/monthly reports for faculty, PhD students, and mini grants.
10
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.
  • Provides support and transaction details for school's budget reporting (for each staff units)
5
Functions as a resource to support staff on issues such as researching financial discrepancies, escalated customer service problems and vendor concerns.
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.
5
Documents processes and procedures for financial activities.
5
Monitors the delivery of quality customer service to various constituencies to include internal department clients and external vendors.
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
Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Required
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. 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
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
Ability to present information clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally. Preferred
Demonstrate interpersonal skills, service orientation, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in high volume environment, and organizational skills. Preferred
Working knowledge of UC financial policies and procedures, to include Oracle, looker and Concur applications. 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
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : Occasionally
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A

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

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

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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