RCO Accountant & Financial Assistant

RCO Accountant & Financial Assistant

Dean of Students

University of California, Santa Barbara

Summary of Job Details:

Under the direction of the Financial & Operations Manager, assists in processing financial activities and accounting systems for departments and units in the division of Student Affairs and Student Life cluster. Prepares paperwork for financial transactions, reviews expenditures, processes departmental travel, entertainment, and procurement expenses, initiates payments to vendors and outside agencies, ensures that correct financial information and documentation accompanies transactions. Independently troubleshoots payment inquiries from vendors and departments and researches and resolves discrepancies in the general ledger. Provides accountant support to the Registered Campus Organizations (RCOs) trustee accounts under the general direction of Student Engagement & Leadership (SEAL). Maintains accounts, records and assists with transactions, and communicates with university departments on RCO officer's behalf. Performs year-end closing, executes tax and campus reporting where required, and participates in the RCO audit process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

• 1-3 years Knowledge of and experience with accounting principles

• 1-3 years experience using applications such as Word and Excel

• Ability to think analytically.

• Ability to interface professionally with a broad range of staff, students, and others.

• Effectively able to independently gather required information to organize, and perform financial analysis.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and with critical attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

• Creative problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to exercise good judgment, common sense, and discretion.

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a team.

• Working knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures.

• Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse

• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act

• Satisfactory conviction history background check

• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment 

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range:  $27.16 - $30.00/hr.

Full Salary Range: $27.16 - $46.70/hr.

Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application review begins: 3/27/24

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #66175