Accounting Analyst

Department Summary At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&H team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&H team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Position SummaryUnder the general direction of the Housing Services Assistant Director of Financial Services, the Accounting Analyst is responsible for assisting with the financial reporting of the department. Major duties include financial ledger reconciliation, adjustments, auditing of recharges and refunds, preparation of financial journals, analytical support, date tracking data, generating reports, statistical data and cashiering office duties. Reconcile ledgers on a monthly basis. Prepare and submit all journal entries as required. Responsible for complete reconciliation to ensure accuracy of database balances to ledgers. Provide training to Housing & Hospitality on accounting principles and use of UCLA accounting programs. Provide assistance to the other Housing Services areas to complete routine tasks on a daily basis as necessary.Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications3-5 years demonstrated experience in financial data management, reporting systems and financial processes, policies and procedures. (Required) Ability to work equally well independently and as part of a team (Required) Subject matter expertise in statistical and financial modeling and analysis. (Required) Excellent oral and written communication skills. (Required) Excellent organizational skills (Required) Skill with accounting and budgeting processes, techniques, systems and procedures (Required) Financial skills sufficient to calculate ratios and rates, to determine current year costs, to provide financial projections, and to prepare analyses and reports. (Required) Strong interpersonal skills, service orientation, active listening, sound judgment and decision making (Required) Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives. (Required) Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and budgetary principles. (Required) Ability to prioritize complex workload to meet various deadlines (Required) Strong understanding of procurement policies, accounting principles, and the accounts payable cycle. (Required) Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field (Preferred) Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. Schedule Monday - Friday 7AM - 4PM Union/Policy Covered CX-Clerical & Allied Services Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Financial%20Services%20Analyst%202%20CX%20(40083511)