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The Sol Price School of Public Policy is looking for a Budget/Business Analyst to join our team.
The Budget/Business Analyst is a crucial role within the Business Office, i.e. an administrative unit of the Price School. This position supports the School by assisting various departments with any business process that supports the departments’ operations, such as expenditure management, budgeting, and procurement. Key components of the Analyst role involve maintaining a many financial reports, including a monthly reconciliation process, as well as serving as an active liaison between the School, USC Business Services, and outside vendors.
This position is currently remote work arrangement (subject to change) and visits campus on occasion for meetings or events.
Qualified candidates must possess budget experience including knowledge of government and fund accounting. University budget experience and knowledge of University financial systems is preferred. Strong computer skills with use of automated spreadsheets is required.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
Preferred Experience: 2 years
Responsibilities include:
Administers assigned budgets. Monitors actual income and expense and develops projections to authorize or extend financial commitments.
Prepare and submit accounting documents for processing including Purchase Orders and Internal Requisitions. Determine appropriate fund allocations and secure proper approvals.
Reconciles account balances and activity to university financial records and initiates correcting entries.
Prepares monthly budget versus actual reports and reviews for accuracy before distribution. Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
Troubleshoots problems, including research of pertinent facts and interacts with appropriate university staff to achieve resolution.
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 expense reimbursements.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: In order for your application to be considered, a cover letter and resume must be attached to the application.
Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this position is $37.88 - $40.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
About the Sol Price School of Public Policy:
The mission of the Price School is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities worldwide. We achieve this mission through education and research that promote innovative solutions to the most critical issues facing society, with a particular focus on governance, urban development, and social policy. The Price School offers Ph.D. programs in Public Policy and Management and Urban Planning; masters’ degrees in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Health Administration, and Real Estate Development; executive master’s degrees; and undergraduate degrees.
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.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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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