Financial Services Analyst 2 - 141543

University of California San Diego; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego seeks a Financial Services Analyst II to partner with Recreation in managing financial operations, including purchasing, billing, and reporting. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, and adherence to university policies while ensuring audit readiness.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, financial statement prep, and providing analyses to guide management decisions in a dynamic campus environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and security when dealing with sensitive material.
• Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills; detail-oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls; experience with accounting, budgeting, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle purchasing, accounts payable, and vendor contract administration.
• Oversee accounts receivable and recharge billing for internal campus units and various income streams.
• Perform revenue and expenditure reconciliation and prepare explanatory reports for management.
• Prepare financial statements, periodic management reports, and ad hoc analyses for budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor compliance with financial policies, audit requirements, and external regulations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team orientation

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Tools

Oracle Financial Cloud

UCPath

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Job description

Payroll Title: FINANCIAL SVC ANL 2 CX

Department: VCSA-CL Divisional Business Se

Hiring Pay Scale: $32.31 - $38.62 / Hour

Worksite: Campus

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: CX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon - Fri

#141543 Financial Services Analyst 2

Filing Deadline: Tue 10/13/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/2/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Financial Services Analyst II (FSA II) serves as the primary finance partner for the UC San Diego Recreation department. Working under the general supervision of the Sr. Financial Analyst, the incumbent independently handles moderately complex financial functions that keep Recreation’s operations fiscally sound, audit ready, and aligned with university policy.

The FSA II responsibilities primarily includes, but not limited to:

• Managing the full cycle of purchasing, accounts payable, and vendor contract administration, ensuring that all requisitions are properly coded and paid on time.
• Oversee accounts receivable and recharge billing for internal campus units, membership fees, rentals, retail sales, and e commerce transactions, applying correct charge numbers and performing weekly reconciliations.
• Conduct revenue and expenditure reconciliation for all Recreation generated income streams, department credit card (P-Card, T&E Card) transactions, Travel Expenses; identify and resolve variances, prepare explanatory reports for department management.
• Prepare financial statements, periodic management reports, and ad hoc analyses that support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision making.
• Monitor compliance with UC San Diego financial policies, audit requirements, and external regulations.

The incumbent demonstrates a strong understanding of professional financial services concepts and applies organizational policies and procedures to address a variety of moderately complex issues. This role requires analyzing situations and data, reviewing multiple factors, and exercising sound judgment to resolve issues effectively and professionally.

Overall, the FSA II plays an integral part in Recreation’s financial operations to deliver high-quality programs, facilities, and services to students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. The position ensures that all revenue and expense activities are transparent, accurately reported, and compliant with university audit standards, thereby protecting the department’s financial integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and security when dealing with sensitive material.
• Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgement and decision making.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Proven skill promoting harmonious working relationships and working in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to independently structure work based on changing prioritize dictated by supervisor, department and campus needs.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standards. Includes in-depth knowledge of bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable and standard business accounting methods employed in retail.
• Skills to provide coaching and mentoring to support staff. Ability to train peers in navigating Oracle Financial Cloud, reporting tools and UCPath. Ability to train and develop student employees while also supporting their commitment as students.
• Ability to exercise high levels of independent judgement to provide problem solving identification, analysis, prioritization and implementation used in management and administration. Strong effective oral, written, interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate complete and accurate information.
• Strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize time, plan, and follow project through to completion with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadline within a dynamic environment with numerous interruptions and fluctuating tasks and deadlines. Ability to develop and adjust routines and procedures as needed,
• Demonstrated knowledge of management theories, with experience implementing strong management practices, including budgeting and cost analysis. Advanced knowledge of policies and procedures related to accounting, budgeting, bookkeeping, reconciliation, auditing, forecasting and other fiscal matters.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience of financial reporting, ledger reconciliation, fiscal close and conducting compliance and procedural reviews and audits.
• Demonstrated fiscal/accounting experience with ability to analyze, summarize and interpret financial data with complex mathematical computations.
• Exceedingly strong computer skills, including understanding of and proven ability using various applications such as spreadsheets, word processing applications, databases, and email (preferably Microsoft Office Suite); and internet browsers. Skill using computerized business applications and ability to assess and contribute to development of automated and web-based systems that enhance and streamline business processes.
• Strong demonstrated ability to read and interpret information contained in paper and electronic University accounting and business documents, such as ledgers, journals, distribution of payroll expense, purchase orders, etc.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to maintain strict attention to detail.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
• Overtime and weekends may be required.
• Vacation restrictions during critical/deadline periods (fiscal closing and beginning of fall and winter quarters)

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $67,463 - $98,303 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $32.31 - $47.08

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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