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Foundation Accountant
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201506195942 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | - |
Position Information
Under the general direction of the UCR Foundation Senior Accountant, the incumbent assists with the accounting function of the UC Riverside Foundation. The incumbent provides analytical and business operations support to the Finance and Administration unit of the University Advancement division. Want to be a part of a talented Accounting Team? Apply today! Applicants may be required to complete one or more pre-employment assessments as part of the selection process.
About the Foundation: The growth of the foundation enables investment in the present and future of UCR's colleges, programs, research and students. Its success depends on the financial support of our dedicated and generous alumni, friends, parents and patrons who understand that the research and teaching taking place in UCR's classrooms and laboratories have the potential to change our world for the better. The foundation is also people and leaders who care about UCR and who advance its mission by serving on the board of trustees, by seeking and securing private support for all of its programs, and by representing UCR in the community. The business affairs and property of the foundation are managed by, and all corporate powers of the foundation are vested in, its Board of Trustees.
About University Advancement: Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Peter A. Hayashida, the UC Riverside University Advancement team raises public awareness of UCR's excellence in research, teaching and service. We encourage, promote, and secure public and private resources to support: recruitment and retention of world-class faculty; high-quality education for the best and brightest students who are reflective of California's diverse population; and leading-edge facilities and equipment necessary for inquiry and the creation of knowledge for the 21st century and beyond.
About the Foundation: The growth of the foundation enables investment in the present and future of UCR's colleges, programs, research and students. Its success depends on the financial support of our dedicated and generous alumni, friends, parents and patrons who understand that the research and teaching taking place in UCR's classrooms and laboratories have the potential to change our world for the better. The foundation is also people and leaders who care about UCR and who advance its mission by serving on the board of trustees, by seeking and securing private support for all of its programs, and by representing UCR in the community. The business affairs and property of the foundation are managed by, and all corporate powers of the foundation are vested in, its Board of Trustees.
About University Advancement: Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Peter A. Hayashida, the UC Riverside University Advancement team raises public awareness of UCR's excellence in research, teaching and service. We encourage, promote, and secure public and private resources to support: recruitment and retention of world-class faculty; high-quality education for the best and brightest students who are reflective of California's diverse population; and leading-edge facilities and equipment necessary for inquiry and the creation of knowledge for the 21st century and beyond.
Minimum Requirements
-Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in related field.
-Three years demonstrated progressively responsible accounting experience including financial and statistical analysis using spreadsheet and Windows based software applications.
-Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail.
-Demonstrated experience in researching technical issues and preparing recommendations based on the outcome of the research.
-Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for a diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with general supervision.
-Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interpret and effectively articulate complex policies and procedures, both orally and in writing.
-Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
-Demonstrated experience as a team player in the organization.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality.
-Three years demonstrated progressively responsible accounting experience including financial and statistical analysis using spreadsheet and Windows based software applications.
-Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail.
-Demonstrated experience in researching technical issues and preparing recommendations based on the outcome of the research.
-Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for a diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with general supervision.
-Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interpret and effectively articulate complex policies and procedures, both orally and in writing.
-Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
-Demonstrated experience as a team player in the organization.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
-Demonstrated experience in accounting for non-profit organizations and governmental units, including fund accounting and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards, IRS regulations related to gift transactions.
-Demonstrated experience with maintenance of automated accounting systems.
-Demonstrated experience with relational databases.
-Demonstrated experience with UCR financial systems, and UC policy and procedures.
-Demonstrated experience in accounting for non-profit organizations and governmental units, including fund accounting and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards, IRS regulations related to gift transactions.
-Demonstrated experience with maintenance of automated accounting systems.
-Demonstrated experience with relational databases.
-Demonstrated experience with UCR financial systems, and UC policy and procedures.
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 the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #12 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 55th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014).
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
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #12 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 55th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014).
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