OPEN POSITION
Control & Ancillary Services Accountant (REMOTE/HYBRID)
Advancement Services
Working Title : Control & Ancillary Services Accountant (REMOTE/HYBRID)
Department : Advancement Services
Reports To : Controller
Supervises :
Salary : Up to $85,000
Payroll Classification: General Accountant 3 ()
Req Nbr : 6130

 Position Summary

Advance your accounting career as the Control & Ancillary Services Accountant for UCLA’s Foundation Financial Services team where you will oversee control, budgeting, accounting, reporting and risk management for the UCLA Foundation.  Reporting to the Controller, UCLA Foundation, your work will include investment accounting and control, planned giving accounting and control, fund accounting, general accounting, audit, accounts payable, accounts/pledges receivable, asset management, internal controls and special projects. As part of the External Affairs, Advancement Services organization, UCLA’s Foundation Financial Services team is an internal service group that coordinates and performs vital financial and accounting services for all campus departments as well as UCLA constituents.  This team facilitates and supports a broad range of its constituents’ activities through a variety of value-added services, including fund accounting and other finance related functions.



Primary Responsibilities

In this role, you will create a system of checks and balances, provide segregation of duties, as well as oversee all the closing activities performed within the group.  As our Accounting Manager, you will provide guidance for the development and implementation of policy and systems utilized by the group to insure compliance with accounting regulations and Campus policies; recommend and implement process improvements; and will maintain and promote effective working relationships with campus counterparts in General Accounting and UCOP’s Accounting team.  As our Control & Ancillary Services Accountant, you will also oversee the accounting, and preparation of the year-end audited financial statements for the UCLA Foundation and the UCLA Alumni Association (AA). This is a great opportunity to expand your accounting expertise and knowledge as part of a driven team dedicated to the accuracy and high level of standards our team shares in the vital work we do.  As a valued member of our team, you will receive the guidance, inspiration and tools to excel as part of many opportunities for professional growth we offer staff at UCLA.





 Qualifications
1. A minimum of three years of progressive accounting experience is required with a minimum of five years preferred.

2. Demonstrated experience with booking journal entries and preparing account reconciliations.

3. Organized and detail-oriented with a strong ability to perform duties with high degree of accuracy, working effectively under conditions of frequent interruptions, fluctuating workloads, and changing priorities.

4. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GASB or FASB).

5. Ability to read and interpret legal documents in order to determine appropriate accounting treatment.

6. Working knowledge of investment accounting.

7. Skill in handling a high volume of financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timeliness with strong data management and financial analysis skills.

8. Demonstrated skill and judgment to handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion; strong ability to evaluate, identify and resolve issues.

9. Advanced computer proficiency and technical skills including accounting systems and Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, Word, etc.).

10. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to convey information to donors, staff, administrators, auditors, and development officers. Skill in writing concise, logical, grammatically correct business correspondence and financial reports.

11. Interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with campus administrators and external constituents; ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other campus staff.

12. Flexible and collaborative with a proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.  

13. Results oriented with a strong sense of urgency relating to task completion; able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously as well as learn new tasks and grasp new concepts in a quick and efficient manner.

14. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed to meet deadlines.

15. A bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent) is required.

16. CPA preferred.

Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.