Extramural Cash Management Analyst (RSCH ADM 3 RP)

Summary

The University of California, Davis administers contract and grant funding through its Contracts and Grants Accounting department. The Extramural Cash Management Analyst analyzes, monitors, prepares, and reconciles financial information, processes federal reimbursements and cash drawdowns, resolves discrepancies, and prepares financial reports while supporting fund managers and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include preparing reimbursement and drawdown documentation; monitoring cash receipts and payments; recording and reconciling related financial transactions; identifying and resolving discrepancies; and preparing required quarterly financial reports
• The position applies accounting principles, financial concepts, and a strong understanding of accounting practices, campus policies, procedures, and sponsor requirements to analyze financial data and documentation and ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payment collections, reimbursement requests, and cash drawdowns
• The position independently reviews transactions and supporting documentation, evaluates a variety of financial factors, and exercises judgment to identify issues, determine appropriate corrective action, and escalate matters when necessary
• The position works regularly with fund managers and unit leads to resolve financial and administrative issues and maintains limited external contact with sponsors and administrators of federal payment systems
• Cash Management
• Cash Application
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Other Duties

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of 3-6 years of experience in a business or finance position
• Demonstrated experience in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports, including advanced functions
• Experience in a busy, high-volume, and deadline driven work environment that requires coordination of multiple activities and the judgment and flexibility to re-prioritize to accommodate emergency requests
• Solid understanding of general financial administrative principles and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as it relates to contract and grant administration
• Demonstrated skills to thrive in a busy, high-volume, and deadline driven work environment that requires coordination of multiple activities and the judgment and flexibility to re-prioritize to accommodate emergency requests
• Understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and Non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment
• CFRA (Certified Research Administrator) or equivalent
• Knowledge of UC policies and procedures and experience applying them
• Experience in the management of grants and contracts (preferred UC policies)
• Experience with enterprise level financial systems

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of 3-6 years of experience in a business or finance position
• Demonstrated experience in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports, including advanced functions
• Experience in a busy, high-volume, and deadline driven work environment that requires coordination of multiple activities and the judgment and flexibility to re-prioritize to accommodate emergency requests
• Solid understanding of general financial administrative principles and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as it relates to contract and grant administration
• Demonstrated skills to thrive in a busy, high-volume, and deadline driven work environment that requires coordination of multiple activities and the judgment and flexibility to re-prioritize to accommodate emergency requests
• Understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and Non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment

Nice to Haves

• CFRA (Certified Research Administrator) or equivalent
• Knowledge of UC policies and procedures and experience applying them
• Experience in the management of grants and contracts (preferred UC policies)
• Experience with enterprise level financial systems

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
• This position is 100% remote