EMF Cash Management Accountant

Brief Summary of Job Duties

Under the general supervision of the EMF Cash Management Supervisor, the Incumbent is responsible for extramural funds related accounts receivable collection and the monthly close of PGM. The EMF Cash Management Accountant is responsible for managing professional relationships with other EMF Accountants, departments, PIs, and partners, and personal workload to ensure office service levels are achieved, by using basic professional concepts to adhere to university and office policies and procedures and resolving routine problems of a repetitive nature.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training with 21 credit hours in accounting.
• 1-3 years Performing accounting analyst, professional accounting, accounting systems or auditing duties at a level of responsibility equivalent to a General Accountant, including AR/AP experience, fund accounting knowledge, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 1-3 years Computer proficiency is required. Word processing, spreadsheet, and computerized accounting system experience are essential to this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years Experience in a university setting and/or Institute of Higher Learning working with Extramural Accounting.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Occasional overtime and limited vacation during fiscal year end.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employee sponsorship.
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions and Percentages of Time

• 40% Accounts Receivable Collections - Provide customer-oriented, value-added sponsored award collection services for significant past-due accounts by following established office procedures.
• 20% PGM Monthly Close - Timely and properly close PGM each month by following established office procedures.
• 30% Planning and Organizing - Quality control review of own work, meeting service level agreements, communicating with varying levels of staff/management, and maintaining knowledge of key UCSB Research Administration and Financial Systems.
• 10% Other - Attend training workshops, participate in post-award management training programs, assist with updating and maintaining policies, and backup of EMF Cash Management Accountant 1.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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