Senior Accountant — Financial Reporting & Controls

University of California Office of the President

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 138,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

UC Office of the President in Oakland seeks a General Accountant 5 responsible for accounting entries, fixed asset recording, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You will lead monthly and annual closes and liaise with external auditors to ensure compliant, accurate financial statements.

Requires 10 years of experience in accounting, Oracle knowledge, and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. The role emphasizes independent judgment, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve

Qualifications

Expert-level knowledge of accounting functions and controls.
Strong experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
Ability to forecast financial trends and prepare business cases.
Advanced Excel and data analysis tools proficiency.
Experience communicating financial data to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy of income statements and balance sheet data.
Maintain ledger, reconcile accounts, and monitor internal controls and regulatory compliance.
Close monthly and annual books; support AP, AR and payroll accounting processes.
Manage capital assets, project accounting and fixed asset tracking in Oracle.
Evaluate system updates and ensure data integrity across financial platforms.