Financial Services Analyst

Position Information

The BEES Administrative Unit provides business services for a large and complex operation encompassing extensive teaching, research, and outreach components for the Botanic Gardens, Earth & Planetary Sciences, and Environmental Sciences within the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS).

In addition, BEES supports the UCR employees and campus purchases of the USDA Salinity Laboratory and provides conference management support for all units within CNAS.

Under the direct supervision of the BEES Financial Operations Manager (FOM), the Financial Services Analyst will reconcile monthly ledgers, will generate departmental financial reports, and will prepare Sales & Services applications and prepare associated invoices.

The Financial Services Analyst will also provide administrative support for Summer Session, manage equipment inventory, and will serve as backup support for Receiving as needed.

The successful incumbent will work with a diverse set of customers including faculty, students, researchers, staff, conference attendees, and visitors.

This position will be required to work on campus and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after completing a probationary period.

The full salary range for the Financial Services Analyst is $26.82 - $46.17 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $26.

82 - $34.34 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. (Required)

Experience Requirements

• 2 - 4 years of related experience. (Required)
• Experience working in an institution of higher education. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated cash-handling experience. (Preferred)
• Prior experience using UCR's online applications. (Preferred)

Minimum Requirements

Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Skills to provide coaching and mentoring to support staff. Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making.

Working knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures. Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.

Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of UC and UCR policies and procedures.

Additional Information

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.

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