EMF Accountant 3

EMF Accountant 3 Priority Application Deadline: 01/13/2026 Overview Job ID 36777223 Category Accounting and Finance Organization Planning Budget & Administration Department Accounting Dept Location Riverside Area Salary $68,500 - $121,900 Date Posted December 19, 2025 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Schedule 8AM - 5PM Full/Part Time Full-time(100%) Level of Supervision General Supervision Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No UC Internal Job: No Position Information The full salary range for the EMF Accountant 3 is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $68,500 - $95,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Extramural Funds Accountant position is responsible for post award administration which includes: The accounting, invoicing, collection, reporting, and cash draw downs on various awards for research, development and student aid funds. Tasks associated with this responsibility require knowledge of cash management, forecasting techniques, collections, advanced data analysis skills and interpretation of complex policies and guidelines. Provide training and guidance to campus departments on various procedures/policies including Uniform Guidance 2 CFR (Subparts A thru F). This position reviews contracts and grants agency terms and conditions to ensure adherence to University of California, Office of the President (UCOP) & University of California, Riverside (UCR) coding requirements on incoming contracts and grants via Oracle Financials Project Portfolio Management (PPM). This position also ensures compliance with the agency's terms and conditions during the award period. In FY2021, there were over 1,500 active awards that generated approximately $210 million dollars in revenue including HEERF funds. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Requirements Educational Requirements Degree Requirement Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Master's degree in business administration or related field. Preferred Experience Requirements Experience Requirement 4 - 7 years of related experience. Required Special Conditions Special Condition Requirement Note: Fiscal year end closing may require some overtime in June and July, and vacations normally are not approved in July. Required Must successfully pass a background check prior to start date. Required Minimum Requirements Thorough knowledge of accounting function and assignments. Ability to independently gather, organize and perform accounting related analysis to complete work assignments. Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing. Thorough knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting and regulatory compliance requirements. Thorough knowledge of common desktop/web applications. Thorough knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of moderate to semi-complex scope. Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize work and complete multiple projects with overlapping timelines. Recent cash management skill and experience. Knowledge of effective cash management practices. Recent skill in the field of post award administration obtained preferably at an institution of higher education with knowledge of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, Part 200 (Subparts A thru F), OMB Circular A-21-Cost Principles for Educational Institutions and A-110 - Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations. Direct knowledge of and experience with complex awards. Demonstrated knowledge of governmental regulations governing the administration of contracts and grants. Ability to successfully exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to reach solutions. Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining collegial and effective working relationships. Demonstrated skill and knowledge of invoicing and collection processes. Keen eye for detail to ensure correct coding of data and to discern data anomalies. Skill performing mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of University of California policies and procedures. 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, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview Job Description Details General Information Job Title GEN ACCOUNTANT 3 Job Code 007735 Grade 21 Department Head Asirra Suguitan Supervisor Kimberly Padilla Gala Generic Scope Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. Custom Scope Uses professional accounting concepts as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of accounting practices and organizational policies and procedures to resolve complex assignments where analysis of data requires a review of a variety of factors and multiple sources. Exercises judgment within defined accounting procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Normally receives general instructions, with detailed instructions provided on complex new assignments and initiatives. Has internal and external contact on a regular basis. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Department Custom Scope The Extramural Funds Accountant position is responsible for post award administration which includes: The accounting, invoicing, collection, reporting, and cash draw downs on various awards for research, development and student aid funds. Tasks associated with this responsibility require knowledge of cash management, forecasting techniques, collections, advanced data analysis skills and interpretation of complex policies and guidelines. Provide training and guidance to campus departments on various procedures/policies including Uniform Guidance 2 CFR (Subparts A thru F). This position reviews contracts and grants agency terms and conditions to ensure adherence to University of California, Office of the President (UCOP) & University of California, Riverside (UCR) coding requirements on incoming contracts and grants via Oracle Financials Project Portfolio Management (PPM). This position also ensures compliance with the agency's terms and conditions during the award period. In FY2021, there were over 1,500 active awards that generated approximately $210 million dollars in revenue including HEERF funds. Key Responsibilities Description Percent Time Provides analysis for complex accounting projects. Ensures consistent application of UC policy and Uniform Guidance in the preparation and review of financial transactions affecting contracts and grants. Conducts comprehensive award analyses to support cash draws, invoicing, financial reporting, and cost-share requirements. Coordinates and executes cash draws through agency web-based systems to support effective cash management, and prepares required expenditure and cash draw reports (including SF-425 and Financial Status Reports) in accordance with sponsor guidelines, timelines, and procedural requirements. Reviews payroll and non-payroll cost transfers for compliance with institutional and sponsor regulations, and provides support in resolving unprocessed costs, fund reservation holds, and other issues affecting sponsored projects. Assists with monthly payroll data validation prior to the distribution of payroll certification reports to campus departments. Monitors, verifies, and finalizes cost-sharing commitments for assigned agencies. Reviews monthly accounts receivable aging and performs collections, follow-up, and escalations as needed. Completes award closeout activities in compliance with sponsor and university requirements. 45% Prepares journal entries, maintains and/or reconciles ledger accounts. Prepares month-end and fiscal year-end closing entries, including accruals, deferrals, and other adjustments, in compliance with GAAP and GASB standards. Generates journal entries for burden cost adjustments and subaward corrections. Performs intercampus billing for multi-campus awards and resolves outstanding financial control issues. 15% Balances books periodically and prepares financial statements. Prepares and submits Federal and Non-Federal Financial Federal Reports (FFRs) to meet sponsor deadlines using a variety of agency-specific formats. Collaborates regularly with campus departments and applies a thorough understanding of the general ledger, financial systems, extramural award terms, and relevant governmental guidelines to ensure accurate and compliant reporting. 15% Helps implement and/or maintains one or a combination of general accounting systems. Maintains and accurately codes extramural award details and project attributes in Oracle Financials Project Portfolio Management (PPM) to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and internal control standards. Creates purchase orders and processes change orders for internal and external subawards. 10% Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. Gathers and organizes supporting documentation for external, sponsor, and other audits as directed. Collects and prepares required supporting documentation for agency billing to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely invoicing. 5% Interprets reports and records for administrators and managers. 5% Provides training and guidance to diverse groups of varying sizes on post-award procedures, including Uniform Guidance, UC policy requirements, and EMF business processes. Delivers information through written materials and presentations on behalf of Business & Financial Services. Support team efforts by performing additional duties as needed to ensure completion of critical tasks. 5% Other Requirements Items Used Standard Office Equipment Physical Requirements Bend: N/A Sit: Constantly Squat: N/A Stand: Occasionally Crawl: N/A Walk: Occasionally Climb: N/A Mental Requirements Read/Comprehend: Constantly Write: Constantly Perform Calculations: Constantly Communicate Orally: Constantly Reason & Analyze: Constantly Environmental Requirements Is exposed to excessive noise: No Is around moving machinery: No Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No Drives motorized equipment: No Works in confined quarters: No Dust: No Fumes: No Critical Position Yes

Salary : $68,500 - $121,900