There is an announcement of a vacancy for Financial Assistant at the University of California, Davis.

The UC Davis School of Law is consistently ranked among the premier law schools in the United States overall and in terms of faculty quality and student and faculty diversity. The school has nearly 550+ Juris Doctor students enrolled in the full-time 3-year program, as well as 80 one-year Master’s Program for International Students, certificates in Public Service Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual and Property Law and Joint Degree Programs, JD/MBA, and JD/MA.

Additionally, the budget for the Law School exceeds $30 million including state funds, tuition and professional fee revenue, gifts and endowments. Also, the current market value of endowments exceeds $6 million. Furthermore, school facilities include 60,000 square feet in 3 buildings.

Qualifications

The incumbents must have the following qualifications for the vacancy of Financial Assistant at University of California

• They should have experience using automated financial systems to perform general accounting transactions, entertainment, travel, honorarium, check request processing and other business transactions.
• Also, accounting/Financial management experience preparing accurate expenditure analyses, and reconciling expenses.
• Additionally, they should have knowledge of policies and procedures related to sponsored research, cost accounting standards, general accounting, business contracts. Also, materials management, inventory control, and internal controls.
• Also, the incumbents must display analytical and mathematical skills to identify/research/resolve accounting problems, to analyze and prepare reports, and to review and reconcile departmental records/ledgers.
• Similarly, skills to research and secure information to resolve problems or recommend alternatives.
• In addition to that, they require interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a diverse range of individuals and vendors to solicit information and specifications for purchasing activities.
• Furthermore, the candidates must have the computer skills to utilize word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and web browsers, and in data entry, collection, organization, and retrieval.
• Also, they need skills to manage paper files and electronic media in a readily accessible manner.

Physical Demands

The Financial Assistant will have to handle

• Maneuver boxes of files weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Along with that, prolonged sitting and use of a keyboard.

Duties

• Under the supervision of the Financial Services Director, the incumbents will act as part of a team of four to provide highly technical financial support to the programs.
• Additionally, they should review and reconcile Purchasing Card transactions, process deposits, and assist with the fiscal closing.
• Also, they will review/reconcile departmental ledgers monthly. Responsible for equipment management and biennial inventory.
• Likewise, the candidates must serve as Account Manager to interpret University/campus policy and procedure. They will review and approve documents of assigned accounts in Kuali, AggieTravel, and AggieBudget.
• Furthermore, they should independently maintain files with track-able documentation.

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