Job TitleGeneral Accountant5Job #85339LocationOakland, CAPosition SummaryThis is a temporary position within our Temporary Office of the President Staffing (TOPS) program. The General Accountant5 role involves a range of accounting functions, including analyzing, monitoring, preparing, and reconciling financial information to reflect the organization's financial condition. This position provides critical financial and statistical data to support operations and decision‑making. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports to meet both internal and external reporting requirements, and may extend to developing, implementing, and overseeing accounting systems, policies, and procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting (40%): Provides records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions, balancing books periodically, and preparing profit and loss, income, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.Advanced Analysis (40%): Performs the most complex and advanced analysis techniques to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and resource allocations.General Ledger Management (40%): Leads the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of journal entries and general ledger accounts.Report Interpretation (40%): Interprets complex reports and records for administrators and managers.Internal Controls Expertise (20%): Expert knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.Financial Systems Leadership (20%): Leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of one or more comprehensive and complex general accounting systems.Tax Coordination (10%): Coordinates the collection of information for complex and unique Unrelated Business Income Taxes (UBIT), prepares summary schedules, and answers questions from departments.Additional Duties (10%): Performs other tasks as assigned by management or leadership.Team Leadership (10%): Provides guidance to others in the department and may serve in a "lead" capacity on project assignments.Team Collaboration (10%): Ability to function as a team member.Minimum QualificationsExpert knowledge of finance policies, practices, and financial information systems.Experience must include working independently on large and complex projects that built or enhanced production systems.Expert knowledge of Financial Systems such as Oracle and PeopleSoft.Thorough experience with financial & accounting systems transformations or implementations.Expert Excel skills including an in‑depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools or other professional database management system tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.Expert ability to effectively present complex finance related information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.Expert interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization, advanced service orientation and critical thinking skills, and attention to detail. In‑depth ability to use organizational skills to multi‑task in a high‑volume environment.Ability to adapt to changing priorities.Ability to function as a member of a team.Expert knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.In-depth knowledge of legal business concepts, accounting principles, and financial reporting.Preferred QualificationsProfessional certification CPA and master's degree in related area.UC or higher education experience.Public accounting experience.Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting or a related field.Expert knowledge of Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud (FCCS), Amazon Web Services (AWS), SmartView, and/or QuickSight.Experience in SQL, Power BI, Cognos.EducationBachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related areas, and/or equivalent experience/training.Special ConditionsMust 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.This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, working 2–3 days per week. The person hired will be required to reside within California and will be required to report to work onsite at UC's Office of the President (UCOP) located in Oakland, CA.Salary and BenefitsThe University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the salary grade for a position. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position.Pay Scale / budgeted hourly range: $48.66/hour – $69.78/hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.How to ApplyPlease be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.Application Review DateThe position will be open until filled.Conditions of EmploymentBackground Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determine that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer."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.Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January1,2014.As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.EEO StatementThe University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. The University of California, Office of the President, strives to make this job board accessible to any and all users. If you have comments regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at Accessibility or email the Human Resource Department at epost@ucop.edu.#J-18808-Ljbffr