Financial Services Analyst – Physics & Astronomy | Apply Now!

📍 Location: University of California, Riverside, Main Campus – UCR
📅 Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
💰 Pay Scale: $22.65 – $26.39 per hour (DOE)
🏛 Department: Physics & Astronomy
📈 Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development

🔍 About the Role

The Department of Physics & Astronomy is seeking a Financial Services Analyst to provide financial and analytical support to faculty, researchers, staff, and students. Under the guidance of the Financial Administrative Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining fiscal integrity of department funds.

This position involves ledger reconciliations, payroll support, pro-card transfers, financial reporting, and other general accounting duties. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with the ability to analyze financial data and assist in maintaining accounts in an auditable and reportable condition.

As a University of California (UC) employee, you will be required to comply with University policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable government directives.

📌 Key Responsibilities

🔹 Financial & Accounting Support: Assist in managing departmental budgets, fund reconciliations, and expense tracking to ensure accurate financial reporting.
🔹 Ledger Reconciliation & Fund Monitoring: Review financial records, transactions, and encumbrances to maintain fiscal integrity.
🔹 Payroll & General Accounting: Support payroll processes, pro-card transactions, and financial adjustments as needed.
🔹 Compliance & Auditing: Ensure adherence to University and federal/state financial policies to maintain an auditable financial environment.
🔹 Data & Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly and year-end financial reports, tracking expenditures, and updating financial databases.
🔹 Collaboration & Teamwork: Work closely with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff to support financial operations.
🔹 Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for streamlining financial processes and enhancing departmental efficiencies.

✅ Required Qualifications & Skills

✔ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
✔ Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and reconcile financial data.
✔ Knowledge of accounting principles, financial management, and budget analysis.
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
✔ Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity and discretion.
✔ Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
✔ Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse teams.
✔ Experience in higher education, research administration, or fund accounting is a plus.

🌟 Why Join Us?

🏛 Work in a Prestigious University – Be part of a leading research institution.
📚 Professional Development – Opportunities for training and career growth.
💡 Collaborative Work Environment – Engage with faculty, researchers, and administrative professionals.
📈 Stable & Rewarding Career – Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
🏆 Impactful Role – Support research and academic excellence in Physics & Astronomy.

📅 How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your financial career? Apply today and join our team!

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