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At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan. At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu. Departmental Overview Accounts Payable (Disbursements) provides system support, policies, procedures, and training to facilitate the processing of approximately 650,000 annual payables transactions including invoices, leases, non-PO Payment Requests, travel/entertainment reimbursements, and other non-payroll disbursements. Total annual disbursements are in excess of $1 billion. We are committed to giving prompt, courteous service to faculty, staff, students, and vendors within the guidelines of University of California policies and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Position Summary Involves the processing and servicing of a variety of operational and financial transactions and services. Includes accounts payable, banking, data collection and data reporting, analysis, financial transaction review and reconciliation, tax reporting, internal controls, and customer servicing. Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Manager 1, the Financial Services Analyst 4 serves as a leader and subject matter expert in the central campus unit responsible for ensuring accurate and effective recording, disbursing, monitoring, resolving, and reporting for all non-payroll payments issued by the campus (over $1billion/year). The FSA4 acts as a lead on the enterprise-wide, mission critical system, BFS:AP (PeopleSoft Accounts Payable module). The FSA4 is responsible for interpreting and applying strategies and policies and developing business processes related to payables that have campus-wide impact and that directly affect the integrity of the data reflected on the campus's financial statements. The FSA4 identifies and implements goals and objectives that increase efficiency and effectiveness with regards to payables management by optimizing system processes in support of operational activities, providing guidance to campus departments in their efforts to procure goods or services in support of the university's mission, and maintaining effective relationships with external partners and vendors (e.g., UCOP colleagues, bank and FedEx relationship managers, etc.). This position contributes to ensuring the campus operates in compliance with various federal and state regulations (e.g., tax withholding, sales and use tax payments, etc.), UCOP policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and sound data management practices. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 05/28/2024. Responsibilities Payables Management:
Team Leadership:
Customer Service:
Financial Data Management:
Compliance:
Required Qualifications
Salary & Benefits This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC Benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $90,000.00 - $105,000.00. How to Apply
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Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster. The University of California's Affirmative action policy. The University of California's Anti-Discrimination policy. |