Overview
Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA – University Park Campus
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of 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 what it is.
USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education is seeking a Budget/Business Analyst to join its team.
Job accountabilities include:
- Administers assigned budget(s). Monitors actual income and expense and develops projections in order to authorize or extend financial commitments. Analyzes current performance to plan. Identifies and researches variances and trends and brings to the attention of the supervisor for discussion and resolution. Projects future budget performance based on knowledge of assigned operations.
- Sets up and maintains accounts. Reconciles account balances and activity to university financial records and initiates correcting entries. Prepares and submits financial reports as required and reviews for accuracy prior to distribution. Troubleshoots problems, including research of pertinent facts and interacts with appropriate university staff to achieve resolution. Coordinates year-end financial transfer and closing activity.
- Determines when budget adjustments are required and prepares in accordance with university financial guidelines or agency requirements and restrictions.
- Assists in local planning of short- and long-term budgets by compiling and organizing data for use in forecasts.
- Provides information to staff and faculty regarding university financial policies and procedures. Assists faculty and staff in financial transactions such as purchasing equipment and supplies and accounting for travel expenditures and reimbursements.
- Serves as internal resource for contracts and grants. Monitors grant account activity and balances to ensure adherence to agency restrictions. Advises faculty, researchers and staff regarding agency requirements and regulations. Coordinates the preparation of financial reports for submission to agencies or donors. Acts as liaison among researchers, Office of Contracts and Grants, Sponsored Projects Accounting, and other interested university offices.
- Coordinates purchasing activities and interfaces with vendors as required.
- Prepares ad hoc financial reports as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications/Requirements
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Business administration, accounting or related degree and budget experience including knowledge of government and fund accounting. Strong computer skills with use of automated spreadsheets.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- 3 years relevant work experience
- Experience with budget forecasting for programs
- Experience working with Workday financials
- Proficient in Excel
Required Applicant Documents
Resume and cover letter must be attached/uploaded. Please do not submit your application without these documents.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Business administration, accounting or related degree and budget experience including knowledge of government and fund accounting. Strong computer skills with use of automated spreadsheets.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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