Financial Analyst 2 (7708U), Space Sciences Laboratory - 60569

Company: College of Charleston
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Job Description:

Financial Analyst 2 (7708U), Space Sciences Laboratory - 60569 About Berkeley 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 , our , and our . 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 . Departmental Overview The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) is an Organized Research Unit (ORU) of the Berkeley campus reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Research. SSL's primary goal is to foster research in space-related sciences and to provide education for the next generation of space scientists. Research at SSL, led by Berkeley faculty and SSL Senior Fellows, focuses on experiments and observations carried out in space as well as theoretical and basic research. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: November 6, 2023 Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, provides analytical support for simple to moderate budget, financial, or resource analysis projects.
• Implements contract and grants budget allocations and maintains project chart of accounts, and related business processes.
• Gathers and analyzes financial data; prepares and summarizes information.
• Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University and project resources.
• Prepares basic financial and resource reports and / or analysis for internal department constituents. Examples include monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for contracts, grants, gifts, and/or departmental recharges. Financial and / or resource analysis could include budgetary analysis, financial analysis, forecasts, projections, FTE analysis, recharge rate analysis, contracts and grants analysis.
• Applies financial concepts to process, review, and approve financial transactions.
• Coordinates logistics for project reviews and working groups
• Prepares, processes and/or reviews reimbursements and low-value purchase requests in BearBuy. Required Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
  • Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
  • Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability using 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. Education / Training Requirements
    • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training Preferred Qualifications
      • Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's 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 hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.06 - $48.79.
        • This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position, and eligible for full UC benefits. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 poster. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California policy. To apply, visit Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. jeid-22a51e0d1e07ed46bc8241f5a4ea3e53
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