General Accountant (Gen Accountant 3)

$67,700 - $120,500/Yr

University of California - Davis, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Davis, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The General Accountant (Gen Accountant 3) at the University of California, Davis is responsible for managing major and minor capital projects, maintaining plant funds and accounts, monitoring budget overdrafts, and preparing financial reports. This role involves assisting with monthly and yearly fiscal closes and requires a thorough understanding of accounting principles and standards. The position is fully remote and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Manage major and minor capital projects.
• Establish and maintain plant funds and accounts appropriate to the budget.
• Monitor budget overdrafts and reconcile monthly expenditures.
• Prepare semi-annual capitalizations.
• Assist with monthly and yearly fiscal closes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related area or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience in fund accounting including audit techniques and internal control standards.
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), theory, practice, and standards as they relate to general ledger maintenance and reconciliation and financial statement preparation.
• Thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) accounting standards related to financial statement preparation.
• Analytical skills to resolve complex problems that may affect multiple organizations or functions.
• Decision-making skills to review financial information, define issues, and develop strategies to resolve issues, including the ability to analyze and calculate complex financial formulas.
• Written communication skills to develop training materials, written memos, policies, procedures, etc., and convey them to a diverse audience.

Nice-to-haves

• Accounting experience in a higher education environment, preferably UC.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials.
• Organizational skills to organize, coordinate, and set priorities effectively; multi-task and adapt to changing priorities on multiple projects.

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family.
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave.
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services.
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles.
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.