Accountant (Semel Institute)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a dedicated financial administrator to manage foundation, endowment, gift, and other designated funds on a full-time basis in Los Angeles.

You will reconcile ledgers, prepare monthly reports and forecasts, monitor fund balances, process donor transactions, and support budget development while collaborating with faculty, staff, and campus partners.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Outils

UCPath

OFC/OASIS

QDB

Description du poste

Description

• 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/hr

Qualifications

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