Budget Analyst

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions, monitor budgets and expenditures, and reconcile financial reports and account activity.
• Process employee reimbursements and invoice payments, and track fiscal activity through university and Foundation financial systems.
• Support purchasing, receiving, procurement card management, and contract administration.
• Assist with onboarding and departmental initiatives.
• Ensure fiscal accountability, policy compliance, confidentiality, and discretion.

Minimum requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally; work with diverse situations and people.
• Use discretion in applying office policies, work with autonomy, exercise administrative judgment, and take responsibility for decisions and results.
• Lead others and work collaboratively; build relationships with university partners, vendors, and campus constituencies.
• Provide strong customer service and remain flexible, including working irregular hours when needed.

Preferred qualifications

• Above-average proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with USC policies, procedures, and systems is beneficial.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours to meet departmental needs.

About the university

Benefits

• Benefits may include health and life insurance, retirement programs, tuition benefits, dependent scholarships, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development.

Application timing

• The listed application deadline is October 19, 2026.