Accountant (Semel Institute)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial accounting practices
• Experience preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and generate reports
• Experience reviewing and processing financial transactions with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and consistency meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with faculty, staff, vendors, and campus partners

Preferred

Professional accounting or finance experience in higher education, healthcare, research, nonprofit, or public-sector environments

Knowledge of UCLA financial systems, policies, and procedures

Experience using institutional systems such as UCPath, OFC/OASIS, QDB, or similar enterprise financial platforms

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.