Senior Financial Services & Procurement Analyst - Remote

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization at UCLA is seeking an experienced finance operations professional to manage vendor payments and procurement tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with strong analytical and organizational skills. This position requires adaptability, communication proficiency, and the ability to improve processes effectively. Join us to contribute to a mission-driven organization that supports The Rule of Law in California.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and/or Procurement.
• Strong understanding of procurement policies and accounting principles.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point-person for purchase requests and vendor payments.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage vendor onboarding, communication, and issue resolution.

Skills

Vendor Management

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related area

Tools

Oracle

SAP

NetSuite

Concur

BruinBuy

Job description

Department Summary

CEB is a leading provider of California legal research and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) solutions. We are dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality content and tools that support legal professionals. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to continuously look for ways to improve and innovate how we deliver knowledge and insights to legal professionals. We leverage technology to transform our content holdings to deliver unique and actionable insights integrated into our attorney authored content.Our mission is to support The Rule of Law in California through our expert curation and analysis of legal data. CEB is a non-profit program of the University of California, founded in 1947. We are a fully remote organization headquartered in Oakland, California.
Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced finance operations professional with accounts payable and procurement experience to serve as a primary point-person for purchase requests and vendor payments. Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge of Excel, accounting principles and procurement policies with the ability to multi-task in an organized and effective way.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

AP / Purchasing experience Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and/or Procurement. (Required)

Vendor Management Experience in vendor management, including onboarding, communication, and issue resolution. (Required)

System Implementation Experience with new system implementation projects preferred. (Required)

UC/UCLA Systems Experience with UC/UCLA purchasing and accounting systems and processes (Preferred)

Strong understanding of procurement policies, accounting principles, and the accounts payable cycle. (Required)

Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis; skilled with various reporting systems/platforms. (Required)

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact. (Required)

Strong problem-solving skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to troubleshoot procurement and payment discrepancies. (Required)

Ability to identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance. (Required)

Ability to successfully work independently while functioning as a collaborative effective team member (Required)

Flexibility; ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs (Required)

Effective verbal and written communication skills (Required)

Strong interpersonal skills, service orientation, active listening, sound judgment and decision making (Required)

Proficiency in key accounting systems like Oracle, SAP, especially NetSuite, Concur, BruinBuy (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description

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