Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst
Job Number
Full/Part Time
Schedule
Salary
31770802 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $59,000 - $103,400
Position Information

Under the general supervision of the Senior Research and Finance Analyst in Computer Science and Engineering, the incumbent is responsible for providing financial and analytical support to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The incumbent will review and oversee the financial activities for 45 Principal Investigators and create comprehensive monthly reports and review them with the associated PIs. The incumbent will be responsible for all financial Payroll/personnel transactions and monthly reconciliation of the Department ledger in accordance with university and agency policies. The incumbent will maintain fiscal integrity for all Department funds and accounts ensuring they comply with all UC and sponsor guidelines.

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.

Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Experience
Experience
Requirement
2 - 4 years of related experience. Required
Experience working in an academic department/unit. Required
Experience working in a higher education setting. Required
Minimum Requirements

Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information, organizes, and performs basic financial analysis assignments.
Some knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.
Ability to function as a member of a team.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of UC policies and procedures.

Understanding of UCR systems, including ePay, Concur and Oracle Financials.

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/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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