Accountant (Semel Institute)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a full-time Accountant to join the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior’s Office of Finance to manage philanthropic, endowment, and gift-funded programs advancing research, education, and clinical initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing funds, reconciling ledgers, producing monthly reports, monitoring balances, and coordinating with campus offices. Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting/finance-related field.
• GAAP knowledge and financial accounting practices.
• Experience preparing financial reports and reconciling accounts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Attention to detail in reviewing financial transactions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with faculty, staff, vendors, and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial activity for foundation, endowment, gift, and other designated funds.
• Review and process expenditures, transfers, interdepartmental transactions, deposits, and procurement requests.
• Reconcile ledgers and analyze account activity for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and year-end documentation.
• Monitor fund balances and projections to prevent overdrafts.
• Process gift-related transactions and coordinate with campus offices on donor contributions.
• Assist with budget development, financial data collection, and special projects.
• Serve as a resource to faculty and staff regarding account status and funding utilization.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance / Business Admin / Economics

Tools

UCPath

OFC/OASIS

QDB

Job description

Description

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Accountant to join its Office of Finance team. In this role, you will support the financial administration of philanthropic, endowment, and gift-funded programs that advance groundbreaking research, education, and clinical initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage financial activity for foundation, endowment, gift, and other designated funds

• Review and process expenditures, transfers, interdepartmental recharge transactions, deposits, and procurement requests

• Reconcile financial ledgers and analyze account activity to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Prepare monthly financial reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and year-end financial documentation

• Monitor fund balances and projections to identify and prevent overdrafts

• Process gift-related transactions and coordinate with appropriate campus offices regarding donor contributions

• Assist with budget development, financial data collection, and special financial projects

• Serve as resource to faculty and staff regarding account status, financial policies, and funding utilization

Salary range: $25.43/hr - $42.27/hrQualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial accounting practices

• Experience preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and generate reports

• Experience reviewing and processing financial transactions with strong attention to detail

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and consistency meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with faculty, staff, vendors, and campus partners

Preferred:

• Professional accounting or finance experience in higher education, healthcare, research, nonprofit, or public-sector environments

• Knowledge of UCLA financial systems, policies, and procedures

• Experience using institutional systems such as UCPath, OFC/OASIS, QDB, or similar enterprise financial platforms

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