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Acquisitions Accounting and Administrative Assistant

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
201605277601 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $56,982 - $81,683

Position Information

The Acquisitions Accounting and Administrative Assistant performs a variety of accounting and administrative services in support of Library acquisitions including processing invoices and payments, posting into various financial systems, verifying data entry for accuracy, preparing a variety of accounting reports, processing electronic transfers, administering recharges, processing refunds, maintaining financial data, performing budget reconciliation and managing various accounts.

Minimum Requirements

Five (5) years demonstrated related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience performing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including processing, reviewing and verifying accuracy of invoices.

Knowledge of accounting concepts, processes and procedures.

Knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Ability to perform accurate mathematical computations including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, algebra, interest and routine statistics. Ability to analyze, validate and prepare consolidated reports using tools such as pivot tables and formulas within Excel.

Ability to organize work, establish priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to display initiative and remain flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships. Ability to foster a respectful, cooperative, professional and courteous environment, maintain confidentiality, and employ tact and diplomacy.

Ability to accurately apply a wide variety of policies and procedures.

Ability to perform accurate, detailed work.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.

Working knowledge of University of California, Riverside accounting policies and financial systems.

Knowledge of library acquisitions terminology.

Experience working in higher education.

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

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Riverside, CA 92521
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