University Southern California Job Openings – Budget/Business Analyst

USC’s School of Cinematic Arts is seeking a Budget/Business Analyst to join its Business Office. The School of Cinematic Arts is in the heart of Los Angeles, considered the entertainment capital of the world, and is one of the leading media schools in the world. Founded in collaboration with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1929 over 90 years ago, the USC School of Cinematic Arts has fueled and mirrored the growth of entertainment as an industry and an art form. As a member of the team, the Budget Analyst plays a key role in the continued success of the school.

The responsibilities for the position include providing administrative and budget support for the SCA Business office.

These Support Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

• Trains and responds to inquiries from faculty, staff, and students regarding financial policies, processes and procedures.
• Reviews financial transactions to ensure compliance with university policies.
• Analyzes overall departmental/grant/research spending versus budget. On a monthly basis, reconciles account balances and activity to university financial system, researching and bringing budget variances to the attention of the supervisor for discussion and resolution.
• Prepares financial reports to be distributed to stakeholders.
• Assists in the set-up of accounts, prepares, processes and/or reviews paperwork, e.g., reimbursements, requisitions, contractor agreements and other budget and business forms.
• Inputs financial data to ledgers or departmental accounting systems. Reconciles internal records to university financial system reports. Researches problems and corrects errors or brings to the attention of the supervisor for further consideration.
• Monitors and/or controls expenditures for intercampus and external vendors. Reconciles vendor statements and pays invoices. Interfaces with purchasing, external vendors and accounts payable to verify prices and resolve discrepancies.
• Interacts with university financial offices to exchange information and resolve problems.

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 Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 or more years of relevant work experience

University budget experience and knowledge of university financial systems

Strong computer skills including Excel spreadsheets

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Team oriented, self-motivated, strong work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines and interact with all levels of management

Workday, Jaggaer Marketplace And Concur Experience Preferred.

Knowledge of university purchasing/financial policies and procedures.

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity

The hourly rate range for this position is $34.92 – $39.88. 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.

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.