Business Budget Anaylst

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The Department of Neurology/Neurosurgery at the Keck School of Medicine, located in the Health Science Campus, is a fast-growing, dynamic, diverse and supportive environment with opportunities for growth. The departments are seeking a Budget Business Analyst to support with the day to day financial and administrative operations. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Administers assigned budget(s). Monitors actual income and expense and develops projections in order to authorize or extend financial commitments.
• 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 submit financial reports as required and reviews for accuracy prior to distribution.
• Prepares, processes and/or reviews paperwork, e.g., department orders and check requests, requisitions and other budget and business forms.
• Assists faculty, staff, and students with financial transactions such as purchasing equipment and supplies and processing travel expenditures and reimbursements.
• Coordinates purchasing activities and interfaces with vendors as required.
• 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.

The hourly rate range for this position is $34.92 - $40. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree, or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
• Preferred experience: 2 years
• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), a strong financial and accounting acumen, ability to follow through with assigned tasks within established time-frames and with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment, and exceptional focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), other internet applications (search engines, other online portals), and similar software.
• Applicant must ensure confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information, including but not limited to staff or faculty files.
• Project management skills, research financial management skills, financial experience, and healthcare or educational administrative experience all a plus.

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.