FINANCIAL SVC ANL 2 (Financial Service Analyst - Functional Support and Data Management)

This position is responsible for analyzing and resolving finance inquiries from the campus, school of medicine and the systemwide division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Under the general direction of the Accounting Supervisor 2 and the Assistant Controller this position acts with a high degree of independence and autonomy. This position serves as a liaison between the Finance department and its customers, analyzing and resolving issues in areas such as chart of accounts, accounts receivable, ledgers, and moveable equipment. The incumbent ensures proper recording of data in the financial system, creates reports using query tools, and participates in campuswide training efforts.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•           Occasionally lift materials up to 25 lbs.
•           Work on a personal computer and keyboard for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT       

• Flexibility to work from home or in office based on department needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of files and data to protect privacy and rights of individuals.
• Work overtime and occasionally on weekends as needed, may be on short notice to meet operational needs.
• Restricted vacation during peak periods, usually during fiscal close period, June – July.
• Employee is personally responsible for following safety procedures/guidelines.
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

•           Experience with and knowledge of accounting practices and terminology
•           Experience with call tracking software
•           Demonstrated experience with querying tools and ad hoc reporting to create reports from large amounts of data and compile into a concise format
•           Experience interpreting compliance and governance standards to ensure adherence to policy and procedures

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

•           Analytical skills to exercise independent judgment in problem solving, remain objective and represent differing points of view

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:  

•           College degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience.
•           Experience with advanced Excel functions

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

•           Thorough understanding of UC Davis finance policies and procedures
•           Organizational skills to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous projects, distribute effort appropriately among the projects, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a high level of productivity
•           Demonstrated history of taking initiative
•           Ability to work in a faced-paced, dynamic environment and meet deadlines
•           Oral and written communication skills to develop materials and convey them to a diverse audience as well as tactfully deliver unfavorable responses to clients

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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