Financial Analyst 2 - 131689

Payroll Title:FINANCIAL ANL 2 Department:INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SVCS Hiring Pay Scale$63,800 - $70,000 / Year Worksite:Remote Appointment Type:Career Appointment Percent:100% Union:Uncovered Total Openings:1 Work Schedule:8 hrs/day#131689 Financial Analyst 2Filing Deadline: Mon 9/2/2024Apply NowUC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 8/22/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 9/2/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.DESCRIPTIONUC San Diego is ranked the 9th best public university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is the largest employer based in San Diego County.Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO). Information Technology Services (IT Services) uses world-class services and technologies to empower UC San Diego's mission to transform California and the world as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. As a strategic member of the UC San Diego community, IT Services embraces innovation in their delivery of IT services, infrastructure, applications, and support. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within Information Technology Services. Crafting a culture around these values allows us to more deeply connect with and appreciate our employees, students, and campus partners. Information Technology Services is continuously working to build a community where we all feel safe, empowered, and encouraged to bring our authentic selves to work. We do this not only because it is what’s right, but because we know that diversity drives insight and innovation. We are proud to partner closely UC San Diego’s Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as their dedication to this mission helps us all to drive change.This position uses professional concepts to provide financial analysis and accounting under the direction of the Sr. Financial Analyst & Recharge Operations Supervisor team. Applies organizational policies and procedures to analyze and resolve various issues. Responsible for researching and analyzing financial data from various sources to determine the budget versus spend performance for the department and its units. Responsible for gathering, researching and analyzing of data for the development and presentation of recharge data. Processes all financial transactions in support of departmental operations.Responsible for implementing activities relating to the billing, auditing and analyzing of a broad range of customer service requests, vendor invoices and recharges for the campus. Responsible for independently performing and presenting analyses to show trends, variance explanations, batch validations, workload data and billing discrepancies, making recommendations for solutions as well as making adjustments where appropriate. Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism and provide an excellent level of service to customers.Responsibilities:• Financial Analysis• Fiscal Operations• Financial Reporting and Internal Controls• Customer Service and Training• Recharge Rate Analysis and AdministrationQUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.• Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems. Demonstrated skill to analyze, formulate solutions, and resolve problems in the absence of higher authorities while maintaining professional relationships.• 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.• Demonstrated experience and advanced knowledge of policies and procedures relating to accounting, budgeting, bookkeeping, reconciliation, auditing, purchasing, disbursements, and other fiscal matters.• Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work in pressure situations and accommodate interruptions. Ability to maintain flexibility to redirect efforts when priorities change.• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments. Proven skill and ability to research, review and analyze highly complex financial information, extract pertinent data, recognize potential impact, identify creative and alternative solutions, and compile and present data effectively. Ability to prepare accurate financial data in various reporting formats.• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely. Ability to communicate with internal and external contacts with high level of tact, diplomacy, and discretion to foster and maintain good working relationships and to represent department well. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas of work.• Ability to function as a member of a team. Assist team members during critical deadlines. Provide coverage during absences and times of heavy workload.• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, budgeting and bookkeeping principles. Ability to independently understand, analyze and interpret complex financialdata and written material, and effectively communicate the results to a variety of personnel at various levels.• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.• Knowledge of the campus recharge and rate policies and ability to review, collect, and compile information necessary to establish and update recharge rates.• Demonstrated ability to be productive in a remote working environment.• Demonstrated competency and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.SPECIAL CONDITIONS• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.• Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends.• Employee must be available to travel as required.Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages and educational opportunities in a diverse, stimulating workforce.This position is eligible for full:- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance- Vacation/Holidays- Life Insurance- UC Retirement Plan.For more information about UCSD Benefitsand UCSD Work/Life.To calculate an approximate value of the UC Total Compensation package, please click here.Pay Transparency ActAnnual Full Pay Range: $63,800 - $111,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)Hourly Equivalent: $30.56 - $53.45Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).Apply NowIf employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.UC San Diego 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, age or protected veteran status.For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-DiscriminationUC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.