Research Accountant [CAMPUS ONLY

UC Davis Health System; Alaska; Remoto; USD 72.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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UC Santa Cruz is seeking a Research Accountant for a CAMPUS ONLY recruitment. This remote position supports the Office of Research, with a 100% time schedule (Mon-Fri, Day shift) and a budgeted salary of $72,000–$80,000 per year.

Under general supervision, you will monitor, reconcile, and manage extramural funding in compliance with sponsor policies, set up awards, and prepare financial reports. The role involves advising faculty and coordinating with campus units to ensure financial oversight

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• 40% - Financial Award Management and Reporting: Oversees fiscal management of sponsored awards, sets up fund accounts, monitors expenses, and prepares required financial reports.
• 25% - Transactions and Processes: Handles accounting, financial reporting, billing, closeout for extramural awards, and ensures compliance with policies.
• 20% - Research Administration Policy: Interprets award terms and advises on proper use of funds per sponsor and university guidelines.

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Research Accountant [CAMPUS ONLY recruitment]

2026-10-15 UC Davis Health System all cities,AK

This is a CAMPUS ONLY recruitment. Only current employees, or former employees with current Preferential Rehire rights will be considered for this position. Former employees with Preferential Rehire rights should apply through the external candidate gateway and identify themselves as such in their application to be considered for this position.

Current UCSC employees must apply to the job posting in the Internal Candidate Gateway. If you are a current UCSC employee and apply through the External Candidate Gateway, you will not be considered for this position.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz jobs are posted until filled. All application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring team for consideration. NOTE: Applicants who miss the IRD are still encouraged to apply; their materials will still be forwarded for consideration if requested by the hiring team. Application materials cannot be accepted outside of the jobs portal. Applications cannot be edited on an applicant's behalf. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view this link . The IRD for this job is: 09-28-2026.

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Office of Research has primary responsibility for research policy, planning and administration of the UC Santa Cruz Research enterprise. The Office of Research supports the research community through its core units: the Office of Sponsored Projects, Research Development, Office of Research Compliance Administration, Research Financial Services, Extramural Funds Accounting, Innovation and Business Engagement, and the Office of Research Business & Operations.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision by unit leadership, uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently monitor, reconcile, and manage extramural funding in compliance with UC, institution, and sponsor policies. Works on awards of diverse scope, which require a thorough understanding and application of complex regulations to minimize risk and ensure compliance. Responsible for sponsored award set-up, oversight, policy compliance, billing, financial reporting, and closeout.

Provides guidance to faculty and research staff on standard operating procedures, university and sponsor policies, and processes, and provides decision support analysis, guidance, and reporting to meet sponsored projects requirements and ensure institutional financial oversight. Liaises with divisions and other campus units as needed.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $72,000 - $80,000/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: Remote

Union Representation: RP Union

Job Code Classification: 005264 (RSCH ADM 3 RP)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

40% - Financial Award Management and Reporting

• As directed by supervisor, provides oversight for fiscal management of sponsored awards.
• Authorizes the establishment of fund accounts, including relevant activity codes, and coordinates approval with other authorized campus partners.
• Set-up of sponsored awards in the campus financial system, including accurate IDC.
• Monitors and provides oversight to ensure project expenses are in alignment with approved budgets, sponsor requirements, and campus financial system records.
• Independently gathers information as needed to perform financial analysis.
• Provides guidance for actions requiring coordination with sponsors and campus authorized officials, and coordinates such institutional actions when needed.
• Assists in support of audit as directed by senior staff.
• Ensures the accuracy of records and financial files and that all appropriate documentation and authorizations are maintained to comply with federal and state agencies and university regulations.
• Closes out extramural fund accounts at the end of the project period, and ensures all institutional obligations have been met.
• Prepares and submits financial reports that are required by sponsor guidelines.

25% - Transactions and Processes

• Maintains a working knowledge of university procurement and financial management systems.
• Responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, letter of credit drawdowns, billing, application of revenue, and accurate and timely closeout for extramural awards within a designated assignment.
• Provides oversight for cost transfers and adjustments to ensure costs comply with sponsor and university policy.
• Identifies and corrects transactional discrepancies in collaboration with Research Financial Services, and ensures accurate application of institutional rates.
• Coordinates research-related interlocation transfers.
• Suggests changes for systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden.

20% - Research Administration Policy

• Reviews and interprets award terms and conditions provided by extramural sponsors, and ensures awards are set up and managed in accordance with relevant terms.
• Advises campus partners in determining proper use of funds according to funder, institutional, and UC guidelines and policy.