TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ANALYST 2

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Job Title: Financial Analyst 2

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Position Base: Oakland

UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

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Department Overview

The Research Grants Program Office (RGPO) oversees a broad grantmaking portfolio of over $100 million a year to support research that is critical to California, the nation and the world. RGPO programs enhance UC's research capacity and excellence, which helps attract top faculty, graduate students, government funding and companies to our state. These grants also enable health researchers and community agencies to collaborate and solve the most pressing problems in the state. RGPO also provides grants for training undergraduates, graduate and postdoctoral researchers, whose work will benefit California communities.

Position Summary

This TEMPORARY position through our Temporary Office of the President Staffing program (TOPS) involves developing, interpreting and implementing financial concepts for financial planning, resource planning (dollars), and control of organizational budget. May analyze and prepare recommendations for financial plans, including annual resource allocations, future requirements, and operating forecasts. Uses professional concepts. Applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve various issues. Works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Contacts are primarily internal to the department, but may also be external.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the post award payment process
• Prepare and process interlocation transfer of funds for UC grantees, and check requests for non-UC grantees
• Assist with the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) month close process in Oracle, payroll reconciliation, and the RGPO internal recharge process

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related area and/ or equivalent experience/training
• Has some knowledge of finance and accounting policies, practices, and systems
• Strong attention to detail as demonstrated by ability to verify work to ensure accuracy
• Strong Excel skills, including ability to independently modify and/or develop complex financial models
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with UC financial systems and applying UC budgetary/financial policies and procedures
• Familiarity with fund accounting

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the state of California. OR

This position is eligible for a hybrid/remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California, or be willing to relocate, and will be required to report to work in person in Oakland, CA on a regular schedule.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the salary grade for a position. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position,

Job Title: Financial Analyst 2

Payroll Title:

Job Code: 007708

Salary Grade: 20

PayScale/ budgeted hourly range: $29.50/hour - $40.52/hour, Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

Full Hourly Range: $$29.50/hour - $51.53/hour

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014.

August 2021 Update: The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP, or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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