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Financial Data Analyst

Financial Data Analyst

University of South CarolinaColumbia, South Carolina, US
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Job Summary

Ensure that Academic Affairs and the Provosts units operate in a financially controlled and secure manner for all accounting and financial management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Interprets financial policies, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records, and delivering services to customers served by all accounting operations. Ensure compliance with USC policies, and state and federal laws and regulations. Develop strategies and initiatives that strengthen the agencys financial functions to ensure efficient use of university resources while providing a high level of customer service. Serve as primary approval for budgetary, financial, and purchasing within Academic Affairs and the Provosts Office. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelors degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and / or experience. Required Certification, Licensure / Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications A Bachelors degree with 2 to 4 years of related experience in higher education or the public sector, providing summarized analysis and recommendations to leadership from relevant data points using large and disparate data sets. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Knowledge in the areas of accounting, finance, grants, tax, and / or debt management principles, practices, and procedures for financial management and analysis.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports.
  • Detail oriented, with the ability to work with various stakeholders to achieve a desired result.
  • Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to analyze data to produce reports for assessment purposes.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with key employers, suppliers, finance stakeholders and partners, professional contacts, faculty, staff, and administration.
  • Knowledge in the use of complex ERP systems for financial management, HR analysis, and how to adapt to new software systems.

Job Duties Job Duty Fiscal Operations Oversight

  • Manage the day-to-day fiscal activities including billing, disbursements, transfers, and account reconciliations for the Provosts Office and Academic Affairs units.
  • Utilize the ERP system to execute and monitor financial transactions and seek guidance from supervisor or Provosts Office leadership regarding anomalies.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial transactions and reporting.

    • Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Financial Analysis and Reporting

  • Analyze and interpret complex financial data, records, and reports
  • Produce assessments and financial statements to support decision-making. This will include both repetitive monthly financial reports along with ad hoc reports as necessary for supervisor and Provost office leadership.
  • Apply knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning principles to the day-to-day functions of the role
  • Project for current year-end fund balances taking into account changes to the business plans or HR staffing changes that may occur

    • Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Fiscal Policy and Compliance Management

  • Evaluate and implement departmental fiscal policies and procedures
  • Help supervisor develop training materials to assist Financial and HR Managers with performing their duties in accordance with policies, procedures, and best practices at the university following all rules and regulations applicable.
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold the financial integrity standards of the Provosts Office

    • Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Stakeholder engagement and Other duties

  • Collaborate primarily with internal stakeholders to provide support, reports, analysis, or other ad hoc projects as needed
  • Use the ERP systems and other USC-sanctioned software tools to provide Provost Office leadership with the data needed for critical decision points
  • From time to time, duties may come up. Provide the highest level of customer service to those requests by either directing the requester to the correct office to handle the matter or collaborating with the supervisor to determine the priority of the request.

    • Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR Drug and Alcohol Testing.

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