Accounting Analyst

University of California Los Angeles

Budgeted Pay Scale: Hourly Rate:
$32.67

Full Salary Range: USD $32.67/Hr. – USD $49.71/Hr.

Special Instructions to
Applicants
This position is not remote. On-site presence will be required at a minimum of 2 days per week, depending on
departmental and organizational needs. For more information, please consult the hiring manager.

Department
Summary
Excelling in quality, innovation, and impact, UCLA Extension (UNEX) is one of the top providers of continuing and
professional education in the United States, offering programs and classes to more than 50,000 students per year through approximately 4,500
classes and certificate programs to meet the professional development, continuing education, and personal enrichment needs of the full
spectrum of traditional, nontraditional, domestic, international, professional, and continuing education students throughout and beyond Los
Angeles. Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AEDI) is one of UCLA Extension’s guiding principles. We strive to extend access to UCLA,
our programs, and services to underrepresented communities and populations, while serving as a model organization for AEDI in the field of
continuing higher education. Committed to attracting and retaining diverse staff & instructors, UCLA Extension welcomes your
experiences,
perspectives, and unique identity.

Position Summary
Under the supervision of the
Controller
(BFS), the Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for assisting with all billing, accounts receivable, and collections activity and
providing
ongoing purchasing, accounts payable, general ledger, and administrative support to the department. Additional duties include
financial
journal preparation, transaction processing, interpretation, analysis, and research of GL transactions, preparation of financial
and ad hoc
reports, department inventory and records management, and customer service to both internal and external customers. The incumbent
is
responsible for monthly or periodic reconciliations and reporting, as well as fiscal year-end activities. Incumbent is also responsible
for
performing other functions within the Budget & Financial Services department as considered necessary due to vacation, leave,
sickness,
fiscal close or other circumstances, and other duties and special projects, as assigned. The incumbent must have a working
knowledge of
Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook) and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).This
position is
eligible for FlexWork.

Salary & Compensation

• UCLA provides a full pay
  range. Actual salary
  offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and
  certifications, and
  other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with generally accepted accounting
  principles, and financial accounting concepts and practices, particularly as applicable to a non-profit environment. (Required)
• Skill in planning, preparation, and analysis of GL information, including account reconciliations, financial statements, and aging
  reports. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to take a proactive approach when reviewing financial information, e.g., identifying
  analyses that would be productive, attending to discrepancies or problems, and recommending ways of evaluating and comparing data.
  (Required)
• Mathematical skills sufficient to calculate ratios, rates, and percentages applied to general categories (personnel
  costs, programmatic data, and overhead costs), and other financial information with speed and accuracy. (Required)
• Ability to
  exercise independent judgment to design and review spreadsheets and reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of presentation.
  (Required)
• Knowledge of and experience with financial software, including spreadsheets and databases in order to input financial
  information. Specific experience with Microsoft products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. (Required)
• Proven success in working
  as part of a collaborative team. (Required)
• Ability to respond to customer needs and expectations in a supportive and professional
  manner, with attention to promptness and a focus on solutions. (Required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  (Required)
• Experience with preparation and analysis of fiscal budgets. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of and experience with
  financial analysis techniques. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal
Affiliations

• Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/training (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion
  of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the
  start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Position is
  hybrid, and incumbent is required to work a minimum of 2-days per week on site. (Required)

Schedule
Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM

Union/Policy
Covered
CX-Clerical
& Allied Services

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.ucla.edu/careers-home/jobs/10730

Application Deadline: 8:50 p.m.
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