Assistant Finance Analyst
About The Position
The Business Office is a key unit of the Department of Urology’s Central Administration. Central Administration oversees the long-range planning and administrative and fiscal operations for the Department at five hospital sites: Moffitt/Long Hospital, Mission Bay Hospitals, SFVAMC, ZSFG, and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Under the general supervision of the Finance Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with financial analysis to support decision making and requires the ability to execute work accurately and independently and to function effectively under competing priorities. Assignments are often given on a project basis and the incumbent is expected to gather and sort information from multiple sources, and to present the finished product in a clear and concise manner. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to apply certain knowledge and/or training to identify issues and solve problems. The incumbent works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. The Assistant Financial Analyst will successfully research, interpret, and apply all applicable Departmental and University policies and regulation with minimal supervision and oversight to the daily work processing model. The incumbent prepares financial reports including regular budget status reports, reviews award letter to ensure budgetary compliance, and works with the Purchasing Assistant to ensure appropriate charging of expenses to sponsored funds. He/she coordinates funding changes with the Financial Analyst 3, assists with preparing payroll expense transfers, assists Manager with close out of funds, and files financial status reports electronically. Assists with Foundation account reconciliation, transfers, and closeout, and makes deposits to appropriate sources. A willingness to learn and grow within the position is a must. This is a hybrid-remote position, which includes a combination of on-site and remote work. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $30.51 - $65.18 (Step Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related area and 1+ yrs of related work experience; / or equivalent experience / training
- Minimum 1 year of related experience
- 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
- Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources
- Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems such as PeopleSoft, BearBuy, MyExpense, PLUS
- Basic knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources
Responsibilities
- Assisting with financial analysis to support decision making
- Gathering and sorting information from multiple sources
- Presenting finished products in a clear and concise manner
- Researching, interpreting, and applying Departmental and University policies and regulations
- Preparing financial reports including regular budget status reports
- Reviewing award letters to ensure budgetary compliance
- Working with the Purchasing Assistant to ensure appropriate charging of expenses to sponsored funds
- Coordinating funding changes with the Financial Analyst 3
- Assisting with preparing payroll expense transfers
- Assisting Manager with close out of funds
- Filing financial status reports electronically
- Assisting with Foundation account reconciliation, transfers, and closeout
- Making deposits to appropriate sources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
