Finance Accountant

Finance Accountant

Position Number:
Payroll

Title:

FINANCIAL SVC ANL 2 CX (004754)
Job Code: 004754
Open Date: March 18, 2026
Department: EAPQ (EDUC ABROAD PROGRAM LOC Q)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code: CX
Appointment Type: Staff:
Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: STEPS

The budgeted hourly rate for this position ranges from $30.75 to $31.99. Full salary range is $30.75 to $50.45 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Work Location:

UCEAP (UCSB Campus).
Working Days and

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time or a similar schedule aligned with core business hours.

Full Benefits eligibility. Hybrid work arrangement is available, requiring onsite presence for leadership and staff meetings, training sessions, and other scheduled activities. The position is eligible for remote work within California; candidate must reside in California or be willing to relocate.

Under general supervision, administer student and study center finances for assigned programs, including financial analysis, wire transfers, expense processing, and account management. Reconcile monthly transactions with the general ledger and maintain compliance with UC policies and external regulations.

• 50% Student Account Management – oversee financial activities for UCEAP student accounts, including program fees, financial aid, billing, and collections; provide customer service, generate financial aid journals, resolve fee adjustments, analyze ledger reconciliations, create semi‑annual budgets, and apply internal controls.
• 50% Study Center Responsibilities – ensure compliance with UCEAP and UC financial policies, prepare and review business transactions, analyze host institution payments, audit and reconcile overseas expenditures, prepare quarterly budget analyses, manage wire transfers, and assist fiscal year closing.

• AA, BA, or BS degree in related field and minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounts payable/receivable, billing and collections, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, service orientation, attention to detail, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of financial processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Knowledge and understanding of foreign currency transactions and conversions.
• Moderate understanding of federal and state financial aid.

• Hybrid/remote work arrangement within California; on‑site presence required for meetings, delegation visits, and training sessions. Candidate must reside in California or be willing to relocate.
• University of California policy prohibits reimbursement of travel expenses for commuting to the designated office.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check is required.
• UCSB is a tobacco‑free environment.

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

As a condition of employment, employees must comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. Employees must maintain up-to-date vaccination status or provide an exception request for mandatory programs. For more information, see the University of California Policy on Vaccinations: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Programs Policy .

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