Temporary Accounting Assistant Jobs

This recruitment is for a Temporary Accounting Assistant through UCI's internal temporary service. This position will be 100% onsite for the first two months with the possibility of a hybrid/remote schedule once training is completed. The incumbent will report to the Finance Operations Manager and the School of Medicine (SOM) Controller at the (SOM) Dean's Office.

DUTIES FOR TEMPORARY ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Understands and applies generally accepted accounting principles, cost accounting standards, and compliance with University policies and procedures
• Applies general policy and methods for purchasing within UCI and using campus purchasing instruments, such as- PalCard, Requisitions and Purchase Orders in KFS
• Analyzes, supports, and enforces UC Policy, policy limits, and approval hierarchy
• Perform a variety of analytical assignments and conduct comprehensive reviews of a variety of financial transactions and data in KFS such as Travel and Entertainment Reimbursements, Disbursement Vouchers and Credit Card purchases
• Follows standard practices and procedures in reviewing and approving or processing Travel (TR), Entertainment (ENT) and Disbursement Voucher (DV) payments in KFS
• Other duties as assigned

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. Temporary employees may be eligible for partial benefits based on full-time, 100% appointment and is subject to collective bargaining agreements. 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 link listed here to learn more about our benefits.

Compensation Range:

$ 23.23 (hourly) is expected pay range within the full salary range of $23.23- $ 40.95 (hourly)

Required:

• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making
• Basic knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Ability to establish and maintain all contract and grant files, including files for all financial source documents
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel

Preferred:

• Desire for growth and development of skills in the area of Finance and Fund Accounting
• Preferred experience in the UCI Health Sciences area

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT:

• Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis in order to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time.
• Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles.
• This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department.
• Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements.
• Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Background Check and Live Scan
• Drug Free Environment
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.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 [email protected].