EMF Accountant II

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ID 37301671

Category Accounting and Finance Organization Planning Budget & Administration Department Accounting Dept Location Riverside Area Salary $57,700 - $99,300 Date Posted 2026-04-08T12:00:00.000Z Application Deadline Open Until Filled Schedule 8AM - 5PM Full/Part Time Full-time(100%) Other Information Qalifies for

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No Position Information The Extramural Funds Accountant II is responsible for post-award administration of contracts and grants, with a primary focus on private sponsor and multi-campus awards. Key duties include award setup in Oracle Cloud Financials Project Portfolio Management (PPM), invoicing and billing, accounts receivable management and collections, financial reporting, and award closeout in accordance with sponsor terms and conditions. The role ensures accurate system configuration of award requirements, including billing terms, revenue recognition, and cost sharing. The incumbent reviews financial activity for compliance, supports cost sharing and F&A oversight, and ensures accurate financial data within PPM. Provides guidance and support to departmental analysts on post-award administration and transactional processing. Also oversees compliance of travel-related expenses on federal awards and performs other related duties as assigned. The full salary range for the Extramural Funds Accountant II is $57,700.00 - $99,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $78,500 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Requirements Education Requirements Associate degree in related area or Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training Experience 2 - 4 years of related experience. Minimum Requirements Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and complete multiple projects with overlapping timelines. Working knowledge of common desktop/web applications. Ability to apply more advanced accounting concepts to complete work assignments Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries that are in compliance with GAAP and institutional requirements. Skill in providing superior customer service and maintaining equanimity when conflict arises. Knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of moderate scope Successful experience in exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with other to reach solutions. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing. Successful experience interpreting and applying complex policy. Working knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting and regulatory compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of billing and receivables processes. Keen eye for detail to ensure correct coding of data and to discern data anomalies, and performing mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Knowledge of accounting function and assignments. Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining collegial and effective working relationships. Demonstrated experience reviewing and reconciling ledgers and researching/resolving issues and problems. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and complete multiple projects with overlapping timelines. Working knowledge of common desktop/web applications. Ability to apply more advanced accounting concepts to complete work assignments Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries that are in compliance with GAAP and institutional requirements. Skill in providing superior customer service and maintaining equanimity when conflict arises. Knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of moderate scope Successful experience in exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with other to reach solutions. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing. Successful experience interpreting and applying complex policy. Working knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting and regulatory compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of billing and receivables processes. Keen eye for detail to ensure correct coding of data and to discern data anomalies, and performing mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Knowledge of accounting function and assignments. Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining collegial and effective working relationships. Demonstrated experience reviewing and reconciling ledgers and researching/resolving issues and problems. Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview Educational Condition Requirements Job Description Details General Information Job Title

GEN ACCOUNTANT 2

Job Code 007736 Grade 19 Department Head Asirra Suguitan Supervisor Kimberly Padilla Gala Generic Scope Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. Custom Scope Uses professional accounting concepts. Completes accounting assignments that are of moderate scope where analysis of data requires a review of a variety of factors and multiple sources. Exercises judgment within defined accounting procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Has internal and external contact on a regular basis. Applies policies and procedures to resolve a variety of accounting issues. Department Custom Scope The Extramural Funds Accountant II is responsible for post-award administration of contracts and grants, with a primary focus on private sponsor and multi-campus awards. Key duties include award setup in Oracle Cloud Financials Project Portfolio Management (PPM), invoicing and billing, accounts receivable management and collections, financial reporting, and award closeout in accordance with sponsor terms and conditions. The role ensures accurate system configuration of award requirements, including billing terms, revenue recognition, and cost sharing. The incumbent reviews financial activity for compliance, supports cost sharing and F&A oversight, and ensures accurate financial data within PPM. Provides guidance and support to departmental analysts on post-award administration and transactional processing. Also oversees compliance of travel-related expenses on federal awards and performs other related duties as assigned. Key Responsibilities Maintains one or a combination of general accounting systems. Maintains and administers sponsored project financial data within Oracle Cloud Financials Project Portfolio Management (PPM), including accurate award setup, system configuration of sponsor terms, invoicing, accounts receivable activity, and cash application. Ensures data integrity and compliance with sponsor requirements, federal regulations, and University policy by validating system inputs, resolving discrepancies, and supporting ongoing system functionality and process improvements related to post-award financial management. 30% Prepares and issues invoices to sponsors in accordance with award terms and conditions within PPM, including providing supporting documentation with invoices as needed. Manages accounts receivable for private sponsor and multi-campus awards by monitoring outstanding balances, ensuring timely collection, and initiating appropriate follow-up actions with sponsors, campus departments, and principal investigators. Requires ongoing coordination and persistence to resolve outstanding receivables and support accurate and timely cash application. 20% Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. Reviews payroll and non-payroll cost transfers for compliance with sponsor terms, federal regulations, and University policy, ensuring appropriate documentation and allowability. Ensures cost sharing projects are properly established in PPM, allocates funding in accordance with award terms, and monitors activity to ensure cost sharing commitments are met and reported, as applicable. Reviews departmental requests related to fixed price private awards, confirms residual balances upon project completion, and ensures appropriate transfer of residual funds to the department's Sales & Service fund in accordance with University policy. Audits facilities and administrative (F&A) cost assessments within PPM for both awards and pre-awards, verifying appropriate exclusions, rate applications, and calculations; prepares and processes necessary adjustments through journal entries. Provides guidance to departments on sponsored project financial processes and post-award administration, ensuring financial activity is accurately recorded and maintained within PPM. Participates in process improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency. Supports system testing, implementation, and training efforts related to PPM and associated financial processes. 15% Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and submission of sponsor-required financial reports for assigned awards in PPM, in accordance with award terms and sponsor guidelines. Utilizes sponsor-specific reporting formats and coordinates with departmental analysts to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported financial activity. Ensures financial reporting aligns with billing, accounts receivable activity, and award setup within PPM, exercising a strong understanding of sponsor requirements and system data. May support fiscal year-end activities related to sponsored awards, as applicable. Ensures cost sharing commitments are accurately reflected in PPM, monitoring activity and supporting required reporting to sponsors in accordance with award terms. 10% Prepares basic journal entries, maintains and reconciles ledger accounts. Prepares journal entries in PPM for small balance write-offs, facilities and administrative (F&A) reconciliations, and other post-award adjustments. Maintains and reconciles sponsored project ledger activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment between PPM and the general ledger in accordance with University policy and sponsor requirements. 5% Balances books periodically and helps prepare financial statements. Creates and distributes ad hoc sponsored award analyses and financial reports from PPM, supporting billing, accounts receivable, cost sharing, and compliance monitoring 5% Interprets reports and records for administrators and managers. Interprets sponsored project financial reports and PPM data for administrators and managers, providing guidance on award terms, billing status, accounts receivable, cost sharing, and overall post-award administration. Advises and assists departments with questions related to sponsored awards, ensuring alignment with sponsor requirements, federal regulations, and University policy. Reviews manual cost transfers for compliance, provides recommendations to management, and processes approved adjustments in PPM for assigned sponsors. 5% Responsible for completing award closeout activities for private sponsor and multi-campus awards in PPM, ensuring all financial requirements are met in accordance with award terms and University policy. This includes confirming final invoicing is completed, accounts receivable is resolved, and all financial activity is accurately reflected prior to closeout. May support fiscal year-end close activities related to sponsored awards, as applicable. 5% Performs ongoing reconciliation and review of sponsored project activity in PPM to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with award terms and financial activity. Reviews foreign travel reimbursements charged to federal awards for compliance with the Fly America Act. Advises and assists departments on issues related to Extramural Funds and post-award administration, providing guidance to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, federal regulations, and University policy. 5% Special Conditions Occassional overtime. Fiscal year end closing may require overtime in June and July, and vacations normally are not approved in July.