Budget/Business Technician

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$24 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

KSOM Office of Research Administration is seeking a Budget Technician. Working directly under the supervision of the Senior Research Administrator, the Budget Technician works closely with the Shared Services Research Administration Team to perform a combination of duties related to the processing and monitoring of financial transactions for an academic, research, or administrative department. The successful candidate will be motivated, pro-active, resourceful, and detail-oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to be decisive and adaptable.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
Proficient in Excel and MS Office
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and balance competing priorities
Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality

Nice To Haves

2 years of administrative or project administration experience
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
Comfortable interfacing with team leaders and peers.
Demonstrated affinity for diplomacy and the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships at all levels.
Ability to multi-task effectively and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
Shows initiative to follow-up when needed to ensure tasks are completed.
Sound judgment and decision making
A cooperative and team-oriented attitude
Effective facilitator in various settings
Previous work experience in an academic/university and/or research setting
Associate’s degree
Related undergraduate study (e.g., finance and business)
Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

Responsibilities

Process Payroll Accounting Adjustments with direction from Research Administrators in the Shared Services Team
Other financial tasks related to grants administration.