Financial Services Coordinator

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 44,124 - 64,499; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is hiring a Financial Operations Coordinator to manage budgets and provide financial advisement to ASUCR organizations. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of related experience in accounting.

The coordinator will facilitate accurate financial processing, oversee ASUCR funded organizations, and train staff. A full-time position with salary ranging from $32.03 to $46.82 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 2-4 years of related experience, especially in accounting.
• Proficiency in financial processing and management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee organization budgets and financial reporting.
• Assist ASUCR funded organizations with compliance advisement.
• Train and supervise financial assistants.

Skills

Financial processes knowledge

Financial data management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Master's degree in a related area

Tools

Excel

UCR financial systems (UCRFS)

Student Information System (Banner)

Job description

Overview

Job ID: 36617793

Category: Accounting and Finance

Organization: Student Affairs

Department: ASUCR Department

Location: Main Campus - UCR

Salary Range: $32.03 - $46.82 per hour

Date Posted: October 30, 2025

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Schedule: 8 AM - 5 PM (Full‑time)

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Financial Operations Manager, this position provides programmatic, financial, and administrative advisement and coordination to ASUCR funded organizations. It oversees organization budgets, assists with budget planning and forecasting, monitors, balances, tracks and organizes all budget funds, and prepares reports for the ASUCR accounting function. Additionally, it serves as secondary accounting and operations coordinator to ASUCR and Highlander Newspaper financial operations.

The full salary range for this coordinator is $32.03 - $46.82 per hour, with an expected pay scale up to $32.03 per hour.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Master's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training (preferred).

Experience Requirements

• 2‑4 years of related experience.
• Experience preparing accounting journal entries and posting to the general ledger.
• Minimum 1 year of higher education related experience.
• Experience with spreadsheet programs such as Excel, UCR financial systems (UCRFS), Student Information System (Banner), R'Space, Highlander Link and other related programs (preferred).

Minimum Requirements

• Working knowledge of financial processes, policies, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and database software.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Strong organizational, verbal, written communication, sound judgment, and decision‑making abilities.
• Team player capability.
• Intermediate knowledge of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Skills to provide coaching and mentoring to support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring accurate financial processing functions (accounts payable, receivable, purchasing, recharge billing, travel/entertainment, gift accounting, cashiering, and collections) and smooth daily operations.
• Serve as primary contact and budgetary adviser for over 200 ASUCR funded organizations, advising on compliance with UCR and ASUCR policies and procedures.
• Conduct or assist with researching, developing, and implementing new and changing business processes.
• Document processes and procedures for financial activities.
• Provide financial training, advising, and assistance to the ASUCR Finance Committee for funding/implementing programs, events, and other allocations; serve as non‑voting ex‑officio on these committees.
• Monitor quality customer service delivery to internal department clients and external vendors.
• Serve as point of contact for campus partners utilizing their funding on‑campus.
• Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the Student Accounting Assistant, ensuring adherence to policies, bylaws, and accurate use of Fund and university systems.
• Review, process, and approve standardized financial data and transactions; address complex customer inquiries.
• Utilize and interface internal Fund accounting program, university ledgers (UCRFS), Excel, and other programs to coordinate organizational budgets and ensure fiscal integrity of all funding sources; serve as secondary financial coordinator for ASUCR and Highlander Newspaper budgets.
• Prepare reports and analyses for management review and decision‑making.
• Generate regular reporting for student organizations, student leaders, and professional staff.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Other Requirements

• Standard office equipment required.
• Physical Requirements: Bend occasionally; Sit constantly; Stand constantly; Walk occasionally.
• Mental Requirements: Read and comprehend constantly; write constantly; perform calculations constantly; communicate orally constantly; reason and analyze constantly.
• Environmental Requirements: No exposure to excessive noise, moving machinery, marked changes in temperature or humidity, motorized equipment, confined quarters, dust, or fumes.
• Critical Position: Yes.

Additional Information

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

UC Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.