"Senior Accountant - Controllers Services - FT Days"

Position Summary: Incumbent is responsible for all accounting functions such as analyzing, monitoring, problem-solving, preparing and reconciling financial information to reflect the condition of the organization and provide financial and other statistical data to control operations. Responsibility areas encompass the preparation of GAAP financial reports and development of processes with high degree of autonomy to meet internal and external reporting requirements. Acts as professional technical leader with a high degree of expertise in various government accounting principles and will assist in providing support for internal and external audits. This includes utilizing analytical skills to interpret, audit and investigate transactions for appropriate accounting and reporting. In addition, the individual will collaborate with leaders across the organization as technical knowledge resource and driver of new accounting standard implementation, and provide advice and assistance to UCI Health, UCI Campus and UCOP Leadership. Additional areas include activities relating to developing, implementing and monitoring accounting systems, policies and procedures, and the preparation of journal entries and other accounting records.

Required Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and knowledge of statutory filing requirements particularly with the state and the IRS
• Skill to interpret policies and/or financial standards and procedures that may be complex or incompletely stated.
• Skill in analyzing complex accounting, financial, and/or technical data and systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access)
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Minimum four years of progressive experience in accounting
• Maintains a current working knowledge of Federal, State, University and industry regulations and accounting standards
• High analytical proficiency, detail oriented, insightful, intuitive, persistent, makes people feel at ease, team player, adaptive, ethical, confident
• Extensive knowledge of financial statement and accounting report preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated in-depth financial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work without guidance, to prioritize a variety of critical responsibilities, to meet multiple conflicting deadlines and to produce quality results.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of accounting education and experience.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of UCIs integrated financial systems and related sub-systems
• Knowledge of healthcare-related financial systems and/or related sub-systems
• Knowledge of UCI policies and procedures
• Experience in an academic medical center environment
• Active CPA license

Total Compensation: We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan, Employment Misconduct, Legal Right to Work in the United States, Vaccination Policies, Smoking and Tobacco Policy, Drug Free Environment. Additional conditions may apply.