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This position may be considered for 100% remote work, subject to the terms of a telecommuting agreement, with the potential need to come to campus for meetings on occasion.
HOW TO APPLY For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our Talent Acquisition website.
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD) Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD. Talent Acquisition cannot accept application materials outside of the jobs portal, and is unable to update submitted applications on an applicant's behalf, or forward communications to the hiring units. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view this link . The IRD for this job is: 11-27-2023
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Under the leadership of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Office of Research has primary responsibility for research policy, planning and administration of the UC Santa Cruz Research enterprise. The Office of Research (OR) supports the research community through five units: the Office of Sponsored Projects, Research Development, the Office of Research Compliance Administration, the Innovation & Business Engagement HUB and the Office of Research Business & Operations Reporting to the Director for Business and Operations for the Office of Research (OR), the senior research accountant has responsibility for managing contracts and grants and state-funded research budgets that are awarded directly to OR. Additionally, the position will provide financial analysis and auditing of research budgets outside of OR, will provide financial reports for research unit reviews and may develop or conduct trainings to other campus research accountants.
JOB SUMMARY The senior research accountant uses advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage the accounting for highly complex research programs. They will be responsible for the review of financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, awards and / or transactions to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies. They will work independently to assess complex grant, contract and subcontract transactions where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors such as multiple funding sources, cross-divisional and multi-campus activities. The accountant will be responsible for determining the appropriate method and for managing the distribution of funds to other campus units, to other UC campuses, and to external research partners. The accountant will serve as a technical specialist for cross-divisional research, accounting of Organized Research Units (ORUs), and state-funded research. This position will work with others to create training materials and/or provide trainings on areas of specialty. They will also be called upon to conduct financial analyses or audits, at the direction of campus leadership. This position is eligible for delegated authority.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $99,060 - $110,000/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information:
Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus. This position may be considered for 100% remote work, subject to the terms of a telecommuting agreement, with the potential need to come to campus for meetings on occasion. Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: 006207 (RSCH ADM 4) Travel: Never or Rarely
JOB DUTIES 50% - Research Accounting
40% - Financial Analysis and Guidance
10% - Expertise and Training
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. |
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