Billing Analyst

Strategy, Planning, and Operations leads and manages a large and complex portfolio of IT projects and programs while establishing partnerships and stakeholder engagement efforts with students, faculty, staff, and external partners on behalf of the IT organization. The Strategy, Planning, and Operations Office also manages organizational initiatives and efforts, including general administrative functions, financial management and budgeting, vendor management and licensing, billing, internal communications, department human resources, talent management, and culture development.
The IT Financial Management team oversees expenditures required to deliver IT products and services across the university. The team administers a collaborative, cross-functional approach to operational spending and the reduction of IT and business process costs. The team leverages traditional enterprise financial and accounting best practices, and serves as a centralized billing function for all IT services.
The Billing Analyst will be responsible for tracking and managing the university's IT transactions that both generate revenue and recognize expense. This team member will ensure that UCLA's IT organization collects revenue for activities performed at the unit-level, maintains financial solvency by paying vendor invoices, and preserves accuracy of IT accounts payable and receivable. The Billing Analyst will be knowledgeable about all billing regulations and exercise attention to detail to support the overall efficacy of the IT Financial Management team.
The Billing Analyst will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by ensuring IT financial resources are managed appropriately and IT initiatives are appropriately resourced in service of the institution's academic mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.
Percentage of Time:
100%
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
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Qualifications
Required/Preferred
One year of experience working in one or more of the following fields: finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or another related field.
Required
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
Required
Experience using and preparing financial statements and maintaining ledger accounts.
Required
Strong attention to detail to identify problems, find solutions, and implement them effectively.
Required
Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on analysis.
Required
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to financial processes, taxes, and audits.
Required
Proficiency in standard billing and accounting software, spreadsheets, and/or other financial tools used to manage and reconcile accounts.
Required
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate ideas clearly.
Required
Able to develop positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members and stakeholders.
Required
Strong organizational skills and is able to prioritize project needs. Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues.
Required
Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity.
Required
Able to support an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Required
Thinks creatively and is able to work with agility in a fast-paced environment.
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience/training in one or more of the following fields: finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or related field.
Required
Three or more years of experience working in one or more of the following fields: finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or another related field.
Preferred
Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university.
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the following fields: finance, accounting, public administration, business administration.
Preferred
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
03-21-2024
External Posting Date: