Financial Analyst II at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
About This Position
Overview
Job ID 36219418
Category Accounting and Finance
Organization College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences
Department History Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $70,825 - $103,586
Date Posted February 24, 2026
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
Working under the general direction of the Financial and Administrative Officer (FAO) for History provides professional support in the areas of financial/budget analysis, fiscal management, contracts and grants, and administrative matters for the History department. Monitors and reconciles monthly, quarterly, and annual financial transaction detail ledgers. Administers and coordinates all fiscal activities of departmental budgets, including financial activity, trend analysis, budget projection reports, fiscal integrity, and control. Reviews departmental accounting and budgetary processes and procedures for the department. Reviews all expenditures and payroll, ensuring cost is within budget, appropriate, sufficient funds are in place, and the account is accurate. Prepares complex budget reports and analyses for FAO, departmental chair, and/or faculty and has a collaborative role in the year-end fiscal close process. Provides guidance to faculty regarding policies, procedures, contracts and grants, and monthly financial reports. Assists with the allocation and management of financial commitments to graduate students, readers, and other academic student employees. Provides payroll guidance and functions as the HR/AP Payroll Coordinator for all faculty, adjunct, staff, and student appointments. Ensures compliance with internal audit requirements and University policies for all financial activities. Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for the position. Additionally, this position is also eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The schedule may change depending on department needs and college/university policies. The full salary range for the Financial Analyst II is $33.92 - $49.61 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. 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
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2-4 years of related experience | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. |
| Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. |
| Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information, organizes, and performs basic financial analysis assignments. |
| Some knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems. |
| Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally. |
| Ability to function as a member of a team. |
| Ability to adapt to changing priorities. |
| Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills. |
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.
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