General Accountant 4 Oakland, CA Job ID 78696

General Accountant 4 Oakland, CA Job ID 78696

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is an entity with operations located in 58 county offices, on multiple campuses, with nine research and extension centers throughout the State of California. UC ANR is the land grant arm of the University of California, which employs over 1,600 academic and staff personnel, and receives approximately $250 million in funding.

Under general direction, the Accountant 4 uses advanced accounting concepts and ANR systemwide organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues affecting divisionwide financial compliance and reporting. Performs work of considerable difficulty consolidating, reconciling, and preparing reports of ANR operations with varying detail from multiple campus general ledgers and the Corporate Financial System.

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, completing analyses and developing recommendations. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, with general instructions provided on new or unique accounting assignments. Interacts with senior ANR leadership, including the Vice President of Business Operations, as well as external personnel on significant matters affecting the Division.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department for this position is Financial Services. While this position normally is based at 1111 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements, for applicants living in the State of California, at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $88,900/year to $126,400/year

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 6/17/2025.

Key Responsibilities:

15%

Systems Development - Participates in the development and implementation of systemwide financial information, payroll and personnel, and general ledger systems.

15%

Reconciliations - With minimal direction from Financial Services Director, independently prepares highly complex reconciliations of ANR Federal, State, and University funds on multiple UC campuses. Consolidates ANR general ledger data from multiple campus general ledgers to one general ledger. Prepares associated reconciliations and elimination journal entries as necessary.

10%

Compliance - Monitors ANR financial compliance with Federal and State regulations and University policies and procedures using a variety of tools including data analytics. Identifies issues and takes appropriate actions and/or makes necessary recommendations. Provides training and assistance on the use of various campus and UC Office of the President financial information systems. Answers financial policy and procedure questions from ANR administrative and program units.

20%

Audit - Assists in responding to financial audit requests from internal and external auditors.

20%

Financial Management Reports - With minimal direction, independently prepares ANR financial management reports of a highly complex nature from multiple campus and UCOP information systems for presentation to ANR senior leaders and other stakeholders. Maintains ANR chart of accounts and updates account mapping.

20%

Federal Reports - Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual Federal reports, including Agricultural Experiment Station Funds, Federal Formula Funds, Special Project Funds, and the Federal Retirement System

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related area and at least six years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.

• Experience and demonstrated in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, and practices (GAAP) as they apply to a wide variety of accounting transactions and fiscal troubleshooting. Thorough knowledge of reconciliation processes, the accounting cycle, financial statements, SAS, internal controls, and GASB Statements.

• Demonstrated ability to perform and coordinate complex accounting functions with multiple locations. Skills to analyze and reconcile large volumes of financial data.

• Problem-solving and analytical skills as demonstrated by the ability to gather relevant data, perform analyses, identify trends, and make recommendations to resolve accounting issues.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, translate, document, and implement new and/or revised complex accounting pronouncements issued by GASB, as well as standard accounting procedures. Ability to interpret conflicting regulations and determine order of precedence in application.

• Experience and demonstrated skills using PC-based tools and online financial systems to perform transactions, monitor financial status, query, analyze and forecast financial data, and prepare management level reports. Ability to use financial tools to improve processes.

• Meticulous attention to detail as demonstrated by the ability to consistently prepare and review financial transactions, ensuring correct coding of data and discerning data anomalies with a high degree of accuracy.

• Excellent verbal and written skills as demonstrated by the ability to articulate ideas and issues clearly, concisely, and persuasively. Ability to effectively communicate complex policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and other staff members at UCOP and campus locations, and to respond positively and proactively to customer service needs and problems.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Demonstrated organizational skills including ability to efficiently prioritize workload to meet deadlines in an environment of multiple projects and changing priorities.

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and other standard office applications

Preferred Skills:

• Professional certification preferred.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.

• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.

• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.

• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

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