FINANCIAL SVC ANL 3 (Business Analyst)

The scope of FOA operations includes approximately $325 million in annual expenditures and approximately 1650 FTE. FOA is a highly diverse complex organization encompassing 12 distinct operational units and multiple sub-units that serve the UC Davis campus.

Under the general direction of the Financial Services Supervisor, provide business and accounting support to senior leadership involving the processing and servicing of a variety of operational, personnel, and financial transactions and services. Includes cashiering, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, procurement, recharge billing, travel / entertainment, gift accounting, collections, data collection and data entry, analysis, review and control, customer servicing, and reporting. This position is part of the FOA Business Partners which is a centralized business team providing support to multiple FOA departments. This position independently performs the assigned duties of the role for the department and fulfills the fiscal officer responsibilities within specific unit(s), while assignments can change based on operational and business needs.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift filing materials or office supplies weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Sit for extended periods of time at a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasional overtime, including weekends and evenings may be necessary to meet reporting, budget and fiscal close deadlines.
• Limited vacation during fiscal close process (May – July). 
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license.
• 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 in accounting, payroll, inventory, purchasing, accounts payable, inter-departmental billing and general ledgers.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Knowledge of fundamental financial management practices and generally accepted accounting principles, policies and procedures.
• Financial management skills to extract data from multiple computerized systems, analyze and reconcile data, and prepare complex, reliable reports for managing budgets and communicating financial information to management and constituency groups.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Skill to use Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Outlook and other software applications sufficient to complete assigned projects.
• Organizational skills to effectively achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous projects with constant interruptions that include: strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Knowledge of public sector fund accounting, budget, and financial processes. Skill to interpret and apply federal, state and university rules, regulations and policies.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret and analyze complex data, identify anomalies, trends, and perform independent research and present complex data.
• Skill to analyze complex information, perform independent research and present complex data.

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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