University of California – Riverside Looking for EMF Accountant III at Riverside, CA  Full Time

Job Number	Full/Part Time	Schedule	Salary
28829489	Full Time	8AM – 5PM	$61,800 – $110,000

The Extramural Funds Accountant position is responsible for post award administration which includes: The accounting, invoicing, collection, reporting, and cash draw downs on various awards for research, development and student aid funds. Tasks associated with this responsibility require knowledge of cash management, forecasting techniques, collections, advanced data analysis skills and interpretation of complex policies and guidelines. Provide training and guidance to campus departments on various procedures/policies, including Uniform Guidance 2 CFR (Subparts A thru F). This position reviews contracts and grants agency terms and conditions to ensure adherence to University of California, Office of the President (UCOP) & University of California, Riverside (UCR) coding requirements on incoming contracts and grants via the UCR Proposal and Award Management Information System (PAMIS). This position also ensures compliance with the agency’s terms and conditions during the award period. In FY2021, there were over 1,500 active awards that generated approximately $210 million dollars in revenue including Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

**The budget hiring range is approximately up to $96,000 annually**.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.	Required
Master’s degree in business administration or related field.	Preferred

Experience	Requirement
4 – 7 years of related experience.	Required

Special Condition	Requirement
Note: Fiscal year end closing may require some overtime in June and July, and vacations normally are not approved in July.	Required
Must successfully pass a background check through the DOJ and FBI.	Required

Ability to independently gather, organize and perform accounting related analysis to complete work assignments.
Recent skill in the field of post award administration obtained preferably at an institution of higher education with knowledge of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, Part 200 (Subparts A thru F), OMB Circular A-21-Cost Principles for Educational Institutions and A-110 – Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations. Direct knowledge of and experience with complex awards. Demonstrated knowledge of governmental regulations governing the administration of contracts and grants.
Recent cash management skill and experience. Knowledge of effective cash management practices.
Thorough knowledge of common desktop/web applications.
Thorough knowledge of accounting function and assignments.
Ability to successfully exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to reach solutions. Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining collegial and effective working relationships.
Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing.
Keen eye for detail to ensure correct coding of data and to discern data anomalies. Skill performing mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
Thorough knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of
moderate to semi-complex scope.
Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize work and complete multiple projects with overlapping timelines.
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of invoicing and collection processes.
Thorough knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting and regulatory compliance requirements.

Knowledge of University of California policies and procedures.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities’ air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine’s 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. – U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. – Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR’s Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. – Center for World University Rankings
• UCR’s distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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