Senior General Accountant Hybrid/Remote

University of California Merced; Merced (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Merced seeks an experienced accounting professional to join its General Accounting team in Merced. You will support general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a large research university environment.

This role emphasizes GAAP compliance, data analysis, and collaboration with campus units to resolve financial issues, year-end closing, and fund accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting or a related field.
• 3 years of directly related, progressively responsible experience in accounting or a related field.
• 7 years of equivalent related experience/training.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain general accounting systems; understand Oracle GL and modules; advise on chart strings.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations; monthly G/L reconciliations; run ad-hoc reports.
• Provide asset/liability records; review fund balances; resolve overdrafts and improper recording; produce reports.
• Balance books for year-end; prepare closing entries; compile schedules and reports.
• Interpret reports for administrators; ensure GAAP/GASB/FASB compliance; escalate issues.
• Support complex accounting projects; gather data and advise departments; coordinate resolutions.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle Financials

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The University of California, Merced seeks an experienced accounting professional to join its General Accounting team in Merced. You will support general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a large research university environment.

This role emphasizes GAAP compliance, data analysis, and collaboration with campus units to resolve financial issues, year-end closing, and fund accounting.