GENERAL ACCOUNTANT 1 - BENEFITS ACCOUNTING

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75254

Location

Oakland

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Full Time

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UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

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Position Base

Oakland

Location

UCOP - Franklin Building

Department Overview

Benefits Accounting is responsible for financial management and reporting functions in connection with the University of California Retirement System (UCRS), including the University of California Retirement Plan (UCRP), the University of California Retirement Savings Program (UCRSP), the Health and Welfare Program and the University of California Retiree Health Benefit Program. These functions include financial transactions, financial reporting and analysis, financial audit coordination and internal control assessment and monitoring.

Position Summary

The Benefits Accounting team, under the direction of the Associate Vice President - Systemwide Controller, offers an entry level position interested in exploring a career in accounting and higher education. The University of California is renowned the world over for combining academic and research excellence with unparalleled student access. As part of the Benefits Accounting team, the Accountant will use and apply accounting practices and standards in analyzing and reporting accounting data. The entry-level professional will learn to use concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; work on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning.

Key Responsibilities

• 55% Accounting :
• In collaboration with the Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC), coordinate and review retiree payment history for over payments.
• Research, resolve, and respond to requests related to stop-payment / replacement checks, returned checks, historical payment information, bank-related inquiries.
• Maintain accounting spreadsheets.
• Ensure retirement system-generated general ledger files are accurate and available for processing in the general accounting system.
• Research and resolve general ledger file validation errors.
• Review incoming check and lockbox deposits and prepare corresponding journal entries.
• Upload general ledger files and prepare / update entries in the general accounting system, as needed.
• 30% Banking :
• Conduct initial review of bank fees; research payment status.
• Review daily bank direct deposit notices of change and returns of deposit.
• Process requests from RASC Member Services in order to issue replacement checks.
• Prepare check cancellation requests with the bank to remove from "positive pay".
• Update the stale-dated check log for bank reconciliation.
• Retrieve and save bank information, including the monthly bank account and client analysis statements for review or historical purposes.
• Receive checks from RASC related to the UC retirement plan and UC health and welfare benefit accounts and process them for deposit at the bank.
• 10% Reporting :
• Gather data and create monthly reports from the UC systems, maintain payment counts and other totals history.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, as needed.
• 5% Under direct supervision, responsible for providing analytical support for simple to moderate accounting projects.

Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications

Education

Required Qualifications

Travel Requirements

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

This position has been approved for a hybrid work arrangement. The person hired must report to work on-site at UC's Office of the President (UCOP) , located in Oakland, CA, three days per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, subject to change. The person hired will be required to reside in the state of California.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Job Title

General Accountant 1

Job Code

007737

Salary Grade

Grade 17

Payscale : 59,000 - $69,000

Benefits : For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit : Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is January 6, 2025. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process : Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment : The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, 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, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20 . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination .

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Salary : $59,000 - $69,000