Accountant I

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$37 - $40

About The Position

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Administrative Operations Business Services team provides financial management, procurement, and transaction processing services for a diverse set of departments critical to USC's campus operations. The team partners with the Office of the Senior Vice President of Administration, the Department of Public Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Fire Safety & Emergency Planning, and the Office of Sustainability. Team members maintain close relationships with a wide range of staff to ensure proper controls, policies, and procedures are in place to support effective financial stewardship. Our goal is to effectively manage department financial activity so operations staff can focus on providing a safe and respectful campus environment. If you are a process-oriented problem solver, an analytical thinker, and can thrive in a service-oriented work culture, this opportunity is for you! JOB SUMMARY Applies the principles of accounting to review, prepare, reconcile and analyze accounting records and documentation and financial reports. Assists in the development of financial projections and forecasts.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
1 year of experience in accounting
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, including government and fund accounting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree with related undergraduate study
3-5+ years of directly related work experience in financial operations
Familiarity with Workday Financial and Workday Human Capital Management
Strong computer skills, including automated spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

Monitors, reviews, and verifies accounting records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness, and adequacy of supporting documentation.
Assist with month-end and year-end closings.
Ensures compliance with internal policies, agency rules and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
Determines current financial balances to produce schedules, summary reports, trial balances, income statements, and/or other accounting and financial documents in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Reviews and analyzes reports for accuracy prior to distribution.
Identifies problems and interacts with internal and/or external candidates, as required, to correct deficiencies and/or discrepancies. Rejects and returns documentation as appropriate.
Reconciles accounts to the university financial system. Research and resolves problems and adjust accordingly. Ensures supporting documentation exists for audit purposes.
Serves as a resource for funding agencies and/or other organizations to provide requested or required financial information and reports. Clarifies or research issues as necessary.
Assists in developing and maintaining automated systems and procedures. Provides input for the development of accounting applications, reports, forms, records and documented procedures. Advise on university financial policies and procedures, agency laws and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
Maintains currency with laws and regulations governing accounting policies and procedures.
In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to “report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other staff members if needed.