Business Financial Assistant (BLANK AST 2) | University of California Davis - Military Veterans

Business Financial Assistant (BLANK AST 2) Job Summary Coordinate instructional support activities at the Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center (VMTRC); process monthly accounts receivable client invoices, handle accounts payable activities, process travel and entertainment reimbursement reports, and actively provide support in numerous and varied administrative responsibilities. Process student hires for faculty research projects. Assist with visa processing requests for international students and scholars. Assist department by backing up co-workers and helping with projects as needed. Incumbent provides assistance to the Director, Principal Investigators, Clinicians, as well as to research and administrative staff. Apply By Date : February 7, 2025 at 11:59pm Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position At least 3 years of experience with accounting and financial administration: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Purchasing. Experience using advanced features of Microsoft Office software products, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Demonstrate competence in using computers for Word processing, calendars, and managing email. Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate, both in person and in writing with ability to maintain a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas. Preferred Qualifications Experience maintaining confidentiality and secure records relevant to financial transactions, student records and other sensitive documents. Experience making travel arrangements, booking flights, hotels and registering for conferences. Knowledge of UC policy and procedure guidelines for financial and business services. Interpersonal skills to interact effectively and maintain excellent working relationships with faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students, vendors and various campus service units to accomplish job functions. Key Responsibilities 50% - Accounts Payable/ Receivable & Purchasing 30% - Travel & Entertainment 20% - Administrative Support Department Overview Incumbent works in an independent matter, provides assistance to the Director, Administrative Manager, Principal Investigators, Clinicians, as well as to research and administrative staff. The VMTRC is an integral part of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and is a leading educational and research organization for dairy production medicine and herd health. The location in Tulare County with operations and clinical activities extending into the surrounding counties provides the School with access to an abundant number of large commercial livestock operations featuring large herd sizes as well as milk and beef processing facilities. The VMTRC consists of 147 acres, 77,000 square feet of existing laboratory, classroom, office & clinical space, agricultural structures, and animal facilities. POSITION INFORMATION Salary or Pay Range: $24.66 - $34.93 /hour Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly Salary Grade: 109 UC Job Title: BLANK AST 2 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 100 % Shift Hours: M-F 8-5 Location: Tulare , CA Union Representation: Yes - CX Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on-site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page . If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff Physical Demands Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions outlined in the VMTRC IAPP. Work occasional overtime and weekends. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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