Financial Services Analyst (4628U) Job #58477 - The College of Environmental Design (CED) - 58477

Company: University of California
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Financial Services Analyst (4628U) Job #58477 - The College of Environmental Design (CED) Job ID 58477 Location Full/Part Time Full Time Favorite Job At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan . At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu . Departmental Overview The College of Environmental Design (CED) stands among the nation's top environmental design schools. It is one of the world's most distinguished laboratories for experimentation, research, and intellectual synergy. The first school to combine the disciplines of architecture, planning, and landscape architecture into a single college, CED led the way toward an integrated approach to analyzing, understanding, and designing our built environment.CED was also among the first to conceptualize environmental design as inseparable from its social, political-economic, and cultural contexts. Its faculty and students have always seen environmental design as an exploratory spatial practice, aimed at creating forms of building, landscape, and urban plans that have yet to be imagined. At the same time, CED has historically emphasized environmental design as a profoundly ethical practice, co-produced through dynamic engagements with diverse communities, workers, businesses, and policy-makers. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 9/12/23 - Open Until Filled - Responsibilities 25% Applies financial services concepts (i.e., accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections and billing) and human resource concepts relating to payroll, to resolve issues, and prepare business process procedures and policy recommendations. Prepare budgets, track expenses and oversee the use of -CED chartstrings. Responsible for administering state funding, private gifts, endowments, various revenue funds, research funds and coordinating extramural funding. 20% Applies a wide variety of internal and external policies and regulations to address a range of issues such as regulatory compliance, tax implications (e.g., in pricing and limitations on revenue generation), recovery of cash, risk management, and the organized implementation of a diverse range of financial services for students, faculty and the department. Applies a wide variety of internal and external policies and regulations to address a range of issues such as regulatory compliance, tax implications (e.g., in pricing and limitations on revenue generation), recovery of cash, risk management, and the organized implementation of a diverse range of financial services for students, faculty and the department. Applies a wide variety of internal and external policies and regulations to address a range of issues such as regulatory compliance, tax implications (e.g., in pricing and limitations on revenue generation), recovery of cash, risk management, and the organized implementation of a diverse range of financial services for students, faculty and the department. 15% Provides analyses for complex summaries and proposals with the College and administrative units relative to a diverse range of topics to include new financial procedures and/or services, new job costing models, changes in legal regulations, tax implications, etc. - 10% Reviews, processes, and approves financial data and transactions. Ensures that financial processing functions which may include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashiering and Collections are performed with accuracy and that daily operations run smoothly. Acts as divisional expert on credit card transactions, cashiering, Independent Contractors, Faculty relocations. 5% Assesses, recommends, and implements changes as needed to ensure financial processes maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal financial/audit policies. 5% May act as team leader for support and lower level professional staff. Train staff and faculty in effective business processes and create effective teamwork environment. Act as backup to the CED Financial Manager. 5% Recommends and implements quality customer service standards and procedures to affect various constituencies, including internal department, students, College and campus units, and external vendors. 5% Consults with UC and campus specialists to keep abreast of changes in regulations and best practices concerning financial accounting and services. 5% Documents procedures for financial activities. 5% Professional development and other duties as assigned. Professional development and other duties as assigned. Professional development and other duties as assigned. Professional development and other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications - Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures. - Knowledge of financial and payroll data management and reporting systems. such as BFS, UCPath, PayPath, CalAnswers, CalPlanning - Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office and common desktop/web applications. - 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; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. - Leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff. - Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits -website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. 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, analysis of internal equity, 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 range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. - The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $83,750 -$95,000. Referral Source info This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of "UCB Employee". Then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email. Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. The University of California 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, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the -U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission -poster.
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