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Description
The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Accountant to join its Office of Finance team. In this role, you will support the financial administration of philanthropic, endowment, and gift-funded programs that advance groundbreaking research, education, and clinical initiatives. Key responsibilities include:
- Manage financial activity for foundation, endowment, gift, and other designated funds
- Review and process expenditures, transfers, interdepartmental recharge transactions, deposits, and procurement requests
- Reconcile financial ledgers and analyze account activity to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Prepare monthly financial reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and year-end financial documentation
- Monitor fund balances and projections to identify and prevent overdrafts
- Process gift-related transactions and coordinate with appropriate campus offices regarding donor contributions
- Assist with budget development, financial data collection, and special financial projects
- Serve as resource to faculty and staff regarding account status, financial policies, and funding utilization
Salary range: $25.43/hr – $42.27/hrQualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial accounting practices
- Experience preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and generate reports
- Experience reviewing and processing financial transactions with strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and consistency meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with faculty, staff, vendors, and campus partners
Preferred:
- Professional accounting or finance experience in higher education, healthcare, research, nonprofit, or public-sector environments
- Knowledge of UCLA financial systems, policies, and procedures
- Experience using institutional systems such as UCPath, OFC/OASIS, QDB, or similar enterprise financial platformsÂ