Senior General Accountant, Remote – Multi-Fund & GAAP

University of California, Santa Cruz; California; Remote; USD 110,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz is hiring a General Accountant for advanced GL accounting, multi-fund reporting, and audit support. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with campus financial managers.

The position is fully remote with standard UC benefits and a salary in the budgeted range of $109,550–$128,500 per year. Applicants must meet UC Santa Cruz criteria and apply through the official portal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Extensive experience auditing financial statements and transaction reviews.
• Knowledge of fund accounting systems and complex ledgers.
• Excel skills: linked workbooks, complex formulas, macro-enabled models.

Responsibilities

• 40% Advanced general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• 20% Budgetary control, multi-year projections, and fund management.
• 10% Training, consultation, and financial policy updates.
• Lead audit preparation and ensure compliance with internal and external audits.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Advanced financial audits

Fund accounting systems

Excel proficiency

Autonomy and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

InfoView

SAP Business Objects

Job description

University of California, Santa Cruz is hiring a General Accountant for advanced GL accounting, multi-fund reporting, and audit support. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with campus financial managers.

The position is fully remote with standard UC benefits and a salary in the budgeted range of $109,550–$128,500 per year. Applicants must meet UC Santa Cruz criteria and apply through the official portal.