General Accountant (GEN ACCOUNTANT 2)

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee well-being resources

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a General Accountant 2 to support monthly bank reconciliations and inter-campus journal entries. Working with the General Accounting Supervisor, you will review ledger issues, prepare recurring journals, and monitor reports for policy compliance.

This 100% remote, hourly position offers benefits and a collaborative environment across UC campuses, with regular daytime shifts and opportunities to optimize financial processes and advise departments on

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related area or equivalent experience/ training.
• Experience with accounting fundamentals and understanding relationships between income, expense, and balance sheet accounts and ledger reconciliation.
• Experience preparing complex reconciliations involving large quantities of data.
• Experience analyzing, defining and resolving complex accounting problems within an electronic environment.
• High level of experience using electronic financial accounting systems and spreadsheet, word processing and electronic email and calendaring applications.
• Experience with higher functionality of Excel spreadsheets including V-Lookups and pivot tables.
• Knowledge and skill to work in a customer services environment, including assisting clients by phone or in person.

Responsibilities

• Process inter-campus transfers.
• Provide customer support to departments.
• Support organizational operations.
• Prepare recurring journals.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Ledger reconciliation

Complex reconciliations

Electronic systems

Excel Advanced

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in related area

Tools

Excel

Oracle Cloud Financials

CRM Systems

Job description

Job Summary

Working with the General Accounting Supervisor, perform monthly bank reconciliation functions, review departmental inquiries on a broad spectrum of ledger and policy issues, prepare inter-campus journals including orders, charges, and fund transfers, prepare recurring monthly journals, manage several General Accounting accounts, approve documents that route to General Accounting, handle all aspects of the agency account and other university related event account processes, monitor reports for compliance and advise departments on how to correct report errors.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• Associate degree in related area and/or equivalent experience / training
• Experience working with accounting fundamentals and understanding of the relationship between income, expense and balances sheet accounts and ledger reconciliation.
• Experience preparing complex reconciliations involving large quantities of data.
• Experience analyzing, defining and resolving complex accounting problems within an electronic environment.
• High level of experience using electronic financial accounting systems and spreadsheet, work processing and electronic email and calendaring applications.
• Experience with higher functionality of Excel spreadsheets including V-Lookups and pivot tables.
• Knowledge and skill to work in a customer services environment, including assisting clients by phone or in person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience in a higher education environment, preferably UC.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials
• Experience using Customer Relationship Management Systems.
• Organizational skills to organize, plan, coordinate and set priorities effectively; multi-task and adapt to changing priorities on multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• 25% - Inter Campus Transfers
• 20% - Customer Support
• 20% - Organization Support
• 20% - Recurring Journals15% - Bank Reconciliations

Department Overview

Position assists with the colleagues from all the other UC campuses and the Office of the President and with campus-wide staff including the Medical Center and Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $28.98 - $49.95/hour
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 19
• UC Job Title: GEN ACCOUNTANT 2
• UC Job Code: 007736
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location: Remote Worksite (REMOTE)
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% remote

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

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.

Must maintain a work schedule during core business hours and provide additional time as needed to meet project deadlines or operational needs. Restricted vacation usage during peak workload periods and during fiscal closing, specifically in the months of January, July and August. Must be able to work and maintain concentration in an office with frequent interruptions and distractions, and frequent traffic and noise from telephone conversations, visitors, staff, etc. Must be available to travel to meetings on an as‑needed basis.

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re committed to solving life’s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks