Departmental Finance Analyst

The Advanced Power and Energy Program (APEP) at the University of California, Irvine addresses the development, deployment, and environmental impacts of efficient, environmentally sensitive, sustainable energy conversion and power generation worldwide.
At the heart of this endeavor is the creation of new knowledge brought about through fundamental and applied research, and the sharing of this knowledge through education, outreach, demonstration, and deployment.
Industry is actively engaged and vital to this effort The Advanced Power & Energy Program Contracts and Grants Unit provides quality assistance to faculty, researchers, and other academic personnel affiliated with the Program obtain (Pre-Award) and manage (Post-Award) sponsored awards that support research, training, and other activities.
The position ensures timely, accurate, and responsible stewardship of funds by carrying out these administrative activities within UC, UCI, Federal, State, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
Uses skills as an experienced research administrator to independently develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards, and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies.
Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations.
Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.
Supports APEP activities related to membership, non-restricted fund projects and outreach activities.
Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and / or multiple sub awards.
Total Compensation: In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding.
These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.
Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
$66,700.
00 - $92,600.
00 (Annual Salary) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $66,700.
00 - $118,500.
00 (Annual Salary) Required: • 5-7 years of experience with BA/BS / Equivalent experience Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.
Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor’s guidelines.
Experience working as part of a professional team and in maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, department heads, faculty and students of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Demonstrated organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize assignments when faced with heavy workload and competing deadlines.
Preferred: Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
Experience administering research funding from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense and Department of Energy.
Demonstrated skill in understanding, interpreting and appropriate application of University of California Policies and Procedures as they relate to finance, contracts and grants, and sales and services activities, equipment management, and gift administration.
Proficient in the use of UC Campus financial systems, such as KR, KFS, UCPath, Pl Report, GEC and BAT functions.
UC experience managing multi-million dollar research awards.
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As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
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php Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine 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.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities.
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.
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