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Financial Services Analyst - Accounts Payable (4628U), Controller's Office - 70893

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Departmental Overview

The Accounts Payable department has campus-wide responsibility for Accounts Payable support, reconciliation, analysis, and problem solving. Accounts Payable is responsible for providing systems, policies, procedures, and training to facilitate the processing of payables transactions including vendor invoices, T&E reimbursements, leases, wire transfers, student awards and refunds. Total annual disbursements are in excess of $1 billion.

Position Summary

Uses professional financial services concepts and project management skills to assist with the creation and launch of a new reimbursement system for expenses including travel and entertainment, along with a new direct-pay corporate card designed to handle staff travel and entertainment expenses. Works collaboratively with technical professionals to envision, develop, test, and enact new systems and procedures. Collaborates with Accounts Payable management and staff to develop policies and procedures, training, and web content related to the project. Manages regular flow of work related to the project; works collaboratively with UC Berkeley departments to ensure a smooth transition to new products. In addition, works on financial services problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Responsibilities include research, analysis, and troubleshooting. This position must have systems knowledge and experience, including familiarity with Accounts Payable financial systems.



Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 07/31/2024.

Responsibilities

• Applies financial services concepts (i.e., accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, collections and billing), to resolve issues, and prepare business process procedures and policy recommendations.


• Responsible for providing reports and analyses for varied and complex budgetary, financial and resource projects.


• Under general supervision, researches and gathers information from a variety of sources; prepares and summarize information and reports relative to new services, regulatory compliance issues and/or vendor selection and support activities.


• Assesses and recommends to management changes as needed to ensure financial processes maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal financial/audit policies.


• Delivers quality customer service to various constituencies to include internal department clients and external vendors.


• Audits supplier records and analyses to include summaries of financial transactions, evaluation of current and proposed services, etc., for management review and decision-making.


• Functions as a resource to support staff on issues such as researching complex financial discrepancies, escalated customer service problems and vendor concerns.


• Assesses and recommends to management changes as needed to ensure financial processes maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal financial/audit policies.


• Applies a wide variety of internal and external policies and regulations to address a range of issues such as regulatory compliance, tax implications, recovery of cash, risk management, and the organized implementation of a diverse range of financial services for students and departments.


• Documents procedures for financial activities.


• Participates in moderately complex audits of processes and recommends changes to processes.


• Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.


• Interprets related policies and advises customers accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures.


• Thorough knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.


• Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.


• 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.


• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.


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


• Leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff.


• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC 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 $80,000.00 - $95,000.00.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.


• This position is eligible for up to 100% remote work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

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 the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5480863&targetURL=U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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