Accounting/Finance Associate

Overview

A leading academic institution in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an Accounting/Finance Associate to join the Faculty Affairs Division within the Department of Pathology. This remote position supports the department's accounting and finance team, contributing to financial accuracy and process improvement in a fast-paced academic environment.

Department Background

The Department of Pathology is a founding department of a prestigious School of Medicine and is recognized as one of the leading pathology departments in the United States. Its faculty includes emerging leaders, accomplished physicians and scientists, a Nobel laureate, and members of the National Academy. The department's mission focuses on improving diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of human disease through research, education, and clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, gather, and compile accounting transactions and documents ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Verify transactions, support documents, journal postings for accuracy, consistency, authorizations, and compliance.
• Monitor accounting system transactions for clearing and outstanding items.
• Compile, maintain, and review data and daily reports for accuracy; generate standardized financial reports.
• Resolve transactional inquiries and escalate broader issues as necessary.
• Respond to inquiries from client groups regarding transactions.
• May administer p-cards, process travel cards, and handle expendable reimbursements.
• May establish accounts in financial systems and prepare invoices.
• Participate in new initiatives such as user testing when needed.
• Maintain departmental accounting/finance files, desktop procedures, and process documents.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, federal regulations, and requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Proficiency with computerized office applications and accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey information to internal audiences and client groups.

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and savings options. Additional benefits include:

• Programs and events for children, sports camps, and tuition options.
• Access to learning and development classes, workshops, and onsite conferences featuring leading speakers and faculty.
• Work/life and family-friendly policies with reimbursement options.
• Opportunities to participate in social responsibility and sustainability programs.
• A vibrant university culture that values individual uniqueness.

Location

This is a remote position supporting a department based in the San Francisco Bay Area.