EMF Accountant 3 at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California

Overview

Job ID 36777223
Category Accounting and Finance
Organization Planning Budget & Administration
Department Accounting Dept
Location Riverside Area
Salary $68,500 - $121,900
Date Posted December 19, 2025
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The full salary range for the EMF Accountant 3 is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $68,500 - $95,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.The Extramural Funds Accountant position is responsible for post award administration which includes: The accounting, invoicing, collection, reporting, and cash draw downs on various awards for research, development and student aid funds. Tasks associated with this responsibility require knowledge of cash management, forecasting techniques, collections, advanced data analysis skills and interpretation of complex policies and guidelines. Provide training and guidance to campus departments on various procedures/policies including Uniform Guidance 2 CFR (Subparts A thru F). This position reviews contracts and grants agency terms and conditions to ensure adherence to University of California, Office of the President (UCOP) & University of California, Riverside (UCR) coding requirements on incoming contracts and grants via Oracle Financials Project Portfolio Management (PPM). This position also ensures compliance with the agency's terms and conditions during the award period. In FY2021, there were over 1,500 active awards that generated approximately $210 million dollars in revenue including HEERF funds.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements DegreeRequirementBachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.RequiredMaster's degree in business administration or related field.Preferred Experience Requirements ExperienceRequirement4 - 7 years of related experience. Required Special Conditions Special ConditionRequirementNote: Fiscal year end closing may require some overtime in June and July, and vacations normally are not approved in July.RequiredMust successfully pass a background check prior to start date.Required Minimum Requirements Thorough knowledge of accounting function and assignments. Ability to independently gather, organize and perform accounting related analysis to complete work assignments. Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing. Thorough knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting and regulatory compliance requirements. Thorough knowledge of common desktop/web applications. Thorough knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of moderate to semi-complex scope. Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize work and complete multiple projects with overlapping timelines. Recent cash management skill and experience. Knowledge of effective cash management practices. Recent skill in the field of post award administration obtained preferably at an institution of higher education with knowledge of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, Part 200 (Subparts A thru F), OMB Circular A-21-Cost Principles for Educational Institutions and A-110 - Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations. Direct knowledge of and experience with complex awards. Demonstrated knowledge of governmental regulations governing the administration of contracts and grants. Ability to successfully exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to reach solutions. Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining collegial and effective working relationships. Demonstrated skill and knowledge of invoicing and collection processes. Keen eye for detail to ensure correct coding of data and to discern data anomalies. Skill performing mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of University of California policies and procedures.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview