Budget/Business Analyst

About the role

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Perform Daily/Weekly/Monthly Account Reconciliation/Analysis;

• Research account discrepancies;

• Prepare manual journal entries;

• Prepare Monthly/Quarterly Financial Projections/Reports;

• Responsible for revenue account deposits (wires, checks)/reconciliation;

• Support departments in procurement, requisitions, expense reimbursements;

• Manage and Analyze the Outside Agency Scholarship Awards;

• Collaborate with the Office of Financial Aid, Provost Shared Payroll Services, and Central Payroll Services to resolve discrepancies weekly/monthly;

• Reconcile and manage billing for Off-Campus Federal Work-Study (FWS) Agency Receivable account;

• Process daily transactions such as claiming Student Aid wires, depositing Off-Campus FWS Agency checks, and initiating refunds for scholarships to Outside Agencies;

• Assist with Student Information System to General Ledger reconciliation during periods of high transaction volume;

• Avoid month-end and year-end close activities for the Student Aid accounts;

• Provide information to staff regarding university financial policies and procedures;

• Aid in financial transactions such as purchasing equipment and supplies and accounting for travel expenditures and reimbursements;

• Coordinate purchasing activities and interface with vendors as required;

• Prepare ad hoc financial reports as requested;

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related degree;

• 1+ years of general accounting experience;

• Strong Excel and computer skills;

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance for you and your family;

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options;

• 401A retirement account with matching 5% w/ additional contributions up to 4% after eligibility is met;

• 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $35.00/hr - $37.88/hr.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.