Primary Purpose:
Under general direction and with limited guidance from the Associate Director of Financial Reporting, the Accountant is responsible for applying principles of accounting to perform a wide range of accounting functions. Such functions include timely general ledger maintenance, compliance with internal controls, and review of transactions in overall support of University-wide financial reporting.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions ensuring timeliness and accuracy of data in accordance and in compliance with established procedures and with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial general ledger reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure data integrity.
Analyzes data discrepancies and researches applicable corrections and adjustments to recommend solutions to management.
Assist University Financial Reporting Analyst with audit related requests.
Performs review of routine and advanced accounting transactions, such as journal entries, daily banking transactions and cash deposits, to ensure timely processing and compliance with regulations and policies as required by law and University policies.
Coordinate, monitor, and review general ledger account reconciliations that support financial reporting and tax filings to ensure accuracy and adherence to proper accounting standards.
Advises other Business & Finance departments on resolution of various issues, including bank transactions, authorized signers, posting errors, etc.
Maintains system of internal controls over all financial transactions.
Researches accounting-related policy, tax and other compliance issues, as requested.
Assists Director in maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures for Financial Reporting.
Leads and participates in unit trainings to provide instruction and guidance on financial reporting matters.
Identifies needs, evaluates options and makes recommendations on process improvements and the implementation of new technology.
Assist with the quality assurance of the document management system.
Serves as a back-up to Financial Reporting Technician tasks and assists Financial Reporting Analysts with tasks, as needed.
Assists the Director, Financial Reporting with the development and implementation of documentation guides, job aids and checklists for resource material for training to University staff on all campuses on matters of fiscal responsibility.
Works closely with other Financial Reporting employees in testing system upgrades, improving workflow and accounting processes, as well as troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions.
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree.
Five (5) years of accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
Knowledge of audit practices and procedures and accounting tax reporting and compliance.
Knowledge of Federal and California state compliance and tax law.
Accounting experience in higher education or non-profit accounting.
Strong written and verbal communications skills required, comfortable with public speaking.
Strong computer skills, including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, and substantial experience with automated general ledger processing systems.
Ability to work independently with critical deadlines and competing priorities.
Excellent customer service skills.
Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Solid working knowledge of audit practices and procedures and accounting tax reporting and compliance.
Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities quickly.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of computer, phone and office equipment. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, walking across campus, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel
Work performed in standard office environment. Duties performed during standard business hours, additional time may be required to meet business needs or deadlines. Occasional travel to distance campuses and required meetings and/or trainings.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience, Non exempt
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/21300
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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