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$35.00/hr - $55.00/hr

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Overview / Purpose of Role

This temporary position will provide accounting and financial planning support to the Digital Innovation and Technology department during the current fiscal year. The analyst will assist with forecasting, budget development, and financial journal preparation to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Location: Oakland, CA (Looking for candidates LOCAL to California Only)

Type: 6 Month Term Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Support budget development and forecasting, including data gathering, analysis, and preparation of budget schedules.
• Prepare and process financial journals, transfers, and other accounting entries accurately and on schedule.
• Reconcile accounts and assist in month-end and year-end financial activities.
• Generate and analyze financial reports to support decision-making.
• Assist in preparing presentations or summaries for leadership and financial planning discussions.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency with university financial policies and procedures.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis.
• Proficiency with Oracle Financials or other large enterprise financial systems (strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with fund accounting or higher education financial environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, including use of formulas, pivots, and data validation.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Early to mid-career professional with solid foundational accounting and budgeting skills.
• Quick learner with the ability to navigate complex financial systems.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a university or public-sector environment.

Additional Information

• Temporary full-time role through June 30, 2026, with potential for extension depending on budget and workload.
• Standard university business hours; minimal overtime expected.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Analyst

Industries

Higher Education and Education Administration Programs

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.