Department Summary
The mission of the UCLA Anderson Business Office is to provide high quality service to our customers through the efficient processing of financial transactions and the timely, accurate, and meaningful reporting of financial information. These services are provided in accordance with University policies and procedures to ensure sound fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance.
Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Finance Manager: Develop, prepare, and analyze comprehensive and complex financial reports for assigned programmatic, administrative, and operational areas. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual budget v. actual reports to Anderson Executive Directors, Directors, and Senior Level Management. Analyze current and historical data to produce ad-hoc financial reports for the Finance Manager.

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

Experience Three to five years of professional accounting experience or equivalent (Preferred)

Accounting Demonstrated competence in accounting and business practices to advise department professionals engaged in self-supporting activities regarding cost-effective management of their financial affairs. (Required)

General Ledger Demonstrated working knowledge of Fund Accounting and ability to review the General Ledger, input documents, and recognize errors. (Preferred)

Contracts and Grants General knowledge of contract and grant administration. (Preferred)

Financial Reporting Demonstrated ability to prepare financial reports for a large complex organization in accordance with policies and accounting principles. (Preferred)

Demonstrated organizational skills to work independently and to prioritize multiple assignments to complete work in a timely manner amidst frequent interruptions, competing deadlines, and a heavy workload. (Required)

Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting principles theory sufficient to make the correct budget and financial journals to achieve desired results. (Preferred)

Skill in analyzing information, problems, practices, or procedures to:- Identify the problem or objectives.- Identify patterns, tendencies, trends, and relationships.- Formulate logical and objective conclusions.- Recognize alternatives and their implications. (Required)

Ability to keep abreast of changing external regulations and University policiesand procedures regarding accounting treatment and financial and operational policy. (Required)

Creativity and initiative to develop workable solutions to problems when answers are not readily apparent. (Required)

Skill in analyzing accounting systems (departmental or central) and recommending necessary changes to improve processes while maintaining sound accounting practice. (Required)

General knowledge of mainframe-based financial computer systems sufficient to understand flows of transaction data and recommend enhancements. (Preferred)

Excellent communications skills to correspond with various levels of university personnel and external groups to convey complex financial information to non-financial types and to deliver oral presentations to groups of various sizes. (Required)

Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. (Required)

Demonstrated working knowledge of COGNOS and other campus reporting tools. (Preferred)

Establish and maintain good relations with Anderson senior management and staff. Maintain an air of approachability and commitment to service. (Required)

Ability to work independently in setting priorities to ensure that reports are accurate and deadlines are met. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Schedule
Hours and location of work are flexible, requiring occasional weekends and a minimum of 3 in-office days.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
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