ACCOUNTANT, FISCAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

As the University of California’s first law school, UC Hastings College of the Law boasts a rich history of achievement in the field of legal education. Established in 1878 and located in San Francisco’s Civic Center district, our vibrant institution provides outstanding instruction for nearly 1,200 students from more than 120 universities and colleges across the country. We also provide outstanding career opportunities that offer growth, challenge and an impressive benefits package, including fully paid UCRP retirement after 5 years, a variety of health, dental, vision, life, disability and legal insurance plans, a minimum of 3 weeks vacation starting the first year for full-time employees, Credit Union benefits and a Pre-Tax Transport Program. Contact us today to learn more about our unique environment and our current opportunity for an Accountant.

 

Under general direction, you will handle complex accounting and internal self-audit assignments involving interpreting and implementing existing accounting and fiscal policies and procedures, preparing and reviewing complex financial records, performing self-audit of financial transactions, analyzing and interpreting accounting data, preparing reports, making recommendations for improvements and reviewing  financial transactions to ensure compliance. Typical duties and responsibilities will include managing all aspects of the College's depreciable and non-depreciable capital asset database and preparing accounting transactions in compliance with GASB 34/35, reconciling bank accounts with a high volume of activity, balancing the monthly payroll expenditures to the payroll register, identifying weaknesses in internal control systems and preparing various year-end audit schedules.

 To qualify, you should have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, and a minimum of 4 years of professional accounting experience, including 2 years in accounting for the full-cycle of depreciable and non-depreciable capital assets and experience completing complex bank account and other asset and liability reconciliations, G/L account analysis or equivalent. A self-starter with a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and government standards and procedures is essential, as is the ability to execute established procedures, analyze financial and accounting data and transactions and make sound decisions. You must also be able to propose and document journal entries, prepare account statements and reports, prioritize tasks, meet established deadlines, interpret/translate complex accounting standards and write corresponding procedures in layperson terms. Excellent communication, collaboration and problem solving skills are required, along with a dedication to the principles of continuous improvement, the ability to critically analyze information to make recommendations for improvements and proficiency in the advance operation of MS Outlook/Excel/ Word and FTP. Experience using Datatel's Colleague financial software and data retrieval system and knowledge of database management skills/techniques and internal audit programs are desired.

 

This opportunity offers an annual hiring salary range of $42,636-$59,694 commensurate with experience and an excellent fringe benefits package.

 

For consideration, please download the full job description and required employment application from our website at http://www.uchastings.edu/hr or contact the UC Hastings Human Resources Department at (415) 565-4703 to obtain the required documents. Your resume and a cover letter must accompany the completed application. EEOE