• Job Description

  Req#: 79768BR

  Job Summary

  Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced financial service professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures. Resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
  The Department Accounts Receivable Accountant/Analyst oversees several key responsibilities:

  • Manages the accounts receivable process for the University, ensuring accurate and timely recording of revenue and receivables across departments.
  • Produces and manages AR aging reports, handles chargeback transactions, resolves discrepancies, and supports financial transactions to uphold efficient and precise financial records and billing for Campus and Health units.
  • Identifies opportunities to expand Department AR services to other key departments, leading outreach initiatives and adoption efforts. Delivers presentations and training to end-users, proposes internal policy enhancements, and stays updated on industry best practices to promote a proactive and supportive environment within the AR & Banking Services unit.
  • Performs daily receivables balancing and reconciliation, educates departments on proper AR processing, and oversees the electronic billing process.
  • Reviews monthly account reconciliations to ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues and provides exceptional customer service to the university community.
  • Ensures accurate application of payments, follows up on delinquent receivables and prepares reports and recommendations for management.
  • Stays informed about new applications to optimize information delivery and designs and implements procedures and process improvements aligned with leadership and strategic goals to enhance efficiency and cost savings.

  The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

  Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

  The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $116,700 (Annual Rate).

  To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

  Department Description

  The UCSF Controller’s organization delivers full accounting services and related systems for faculty, staff and students, UCSF Foundation, all University departments, and any outside entities who have a business relationship with the University. Services provided include General Ledger, Capital and Cash Accounting, Payroll, Student Loan Billing and Collections, Sponsored Research Accounting, and a Customer Service Center. The office uses sophisticated technology to account for and report on UCSF's financial activity. The candidate should have a firm understanding of accounting systems in a large and complex environment. The Controller’s Office is to be a trusted advisor working in partnership with faculty, staff, and students to enhance the financial stewardship of the campus and to uphold the public’s trust in the institution and mission of UCSF.
  
  The Accounts Receivable and Banking Services unit is a major unit of the Controller’s office. The unit is responsible for cash and controls, managing bank account activity, Departmental AR, incoming payments, student stipends, refunds, tuition loans, billing, collections, and related compliance and internal controls for the UCSF campus. In addition, this unit participates in the development implementation, and training of new systems or processes, and provides customer support to the UCSF community who utilize our services and systems, including PeopleSoft General Ledger and interpretation of UC policies, procedures, and acceptable accounting practices.

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related area or equivalent experience/training.
  • 5+ years of relevant progressive experience
  • MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint skills
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
  • Thorough knowledge of financial processes, accounts receivable, policies, and procedures.
  • Thorough knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems such as PeopleSoft Finance, Oracle Cloud, or other similarly complex financial systems.
  • Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.
  • 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; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
  • Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
  • This position is remote-based and requires one to work on-site four to six times a year (at the employee's expense) at our Mission Center office, located at 1855 Folsom Street, San Francisco.

  Preferred Qualifications

  n/a

  About UCSF

  The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

  Pride Values

  UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
  
  In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
  
  Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

  Organization

  Campus

  Job Code and Payroll Title

  004628 FINANCIAL SVC ANL 3

  Job Category

  Accounting / Finance

  Bargaining Unit

  99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

  Employee Class

  Career

  Percentage

  100%

  Location

  Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Mission Center Building (SF), San Francisco, CA

  Shift

  Days

  Shift Length

  8 Hours

  Additional Shift Details

  Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST

• About the company

  The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a public land-grant research university in San Francisco, California. It is part of the University of California system and it is dedicated entirely to health science. It is a major center of medical and biological research and teaching.

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