General Accounting

General Accounting's mission is to 1) provide campus administrators with accurate and timely financial data to assist them in the management of the Campus’ resources and 2) ensure that financial records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and guidelines as established by University of California, State and Federal agencies. We are committed to giving prompt, courteous service to our campus stakeholders. 

Our vision, who we want to be, is a department that employs competent and caring business professionals who are innovative, resourceful, collaborative, and helpful in facilitating the management and accountability of the campus’ resources. We want to continue to develop, maintain and enhance our financial system processing, contribute to the enrichment and advancement of staff members, and continue to comply with policies and procedures to accomplish our mission in a changing environment.

General Accounting provides numerous campus wide support functions. Our division is responsible for maintaining the Campus’ official book of financial records, developing and recommending financial policies, strategies and plans, and implement financial systems and processes that meet current and future campus needs. We are also charged with coordinating financial audits and the development and deployment of all financial system applications. Accounting services ensures campus compliance with all University, State, and Federal rules and regulations concerning financial policies and procedures. 

General inquiries regarding Recharge can be made to recharge@ucmerced.edu, Financial Control matters to financialcontrol@ucmerced.edu, Accounts Receivable matters to receivables@ucmerced.edu, or all other matters to accounting@ucmerced.edu.

Staff Directory

• UC MERCED FY21 Fiscal Close Letter
• FY21 Fiscal Close Schedule