Senior Accountant 3

Three to five years of professional accounting experience or equivalent is required

A Bachelor’s Degree with a major in accounting, business administration or closely related field or equivalent experience

Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices

Some supervisory and government accounting experience is desirable

Working knowledge of fund accounting and healthcare accounting is preferred

Written communication skills to prepare clear and concise correspondence at a level appropriate for the intended audience; effectively communicate findings and adjustments both orally and in writing

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of Axiom and SQL is preferred

Demonstrate the ability to manage and complete numerous projects simultaneously

Knowledge of management reporting and financial statement preparation

Skill in keying data into the existing computer system accurately and quickly

Demonstrated ability to reconcile departmental records to system reports

Working knowledge of University accounting policies and procedures and ability to read and understand University ledgers

Ability to comply with Departmental Financial Policies and Procedural manual

Ability to set and adjust priorities to meet recurring deadlines

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with FPG staff and other office personnel and with outside departments

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.