What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Accountant position at Caltech?
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Job Summary
This position is responsible for Plant Fund and General Budget by performing a variety of accounting and clerical duties in Oracle Grants Management. This position works directly with individuals in various campus departments as well as other groups within Business and Finance.
Essential Job Duties
- Prepare Reconciliations, reports for internal use and for external auditors.
- Perform monthly Oracle close.
- Post transactions in Oracle, including Cost Transfers, Manual Usages, Cash Receipts, Journals, and Budgets.
- Prepare reports for financial services management and Facilities.
- Prepare report and Invoices for HHMI.
- Review Appworx for Accounting team.
- Assist with OGM Plant Fund Packets set up and budgets and process.
- Provide support to campus staff in the processing of various funds () in the Oracle system. This includes account set ups, budget realignments, journal entries, and other related transactions and close outs when necessary.
- Scan and save various types of documents into RADR.
- Support accounting team with any other duties assigned by management.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Required Documents
Hiring Range
24.25 - $30.48 Per Hour
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our and .
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Disability Accommodations
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Salary : $24 - $30
