Budget/Business Technician

The mission of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is to improve the well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities, advance social and economic justice, and eradicate pressing societal problems in complex and culturally diverse urban environments throughout Southern California, the nation, and the world. Our mission is achieved by providing students with experiential, practice, and competency-based learning, and culturally responsive training that is informed by evidence and best practices.

USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is looking for an The Budget/Business Technician  to support the Finance Department.  Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage procurement activities, ranging from creating a requisition to closing of POs, for materials / supplies and equipment for faculty, staff, and student projects, as well as research operations.
• Process reimbursements and travel expenses for department personnel and visitors.
• Track and receive orders, in addition to reviewing MyViterbi PORT and Workday receipts of incoming items.
• Work with Asset Management to tag new equipment purchased with department funds.
• Coordinate facilities requests and manage equipment maintenance in instructional and research labs.
• Collaborate with internal and external vendors to streamline procurement and ensure timely payment of vendors.
• Schedule catering and facilitate payment to vendors for department events.
• Assist with gift processing, donations, and deposits.
• Reconcile purchases, track expenses, and process journals related to purchasing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the department’s financial and operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.10 - $28.76. 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.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in office financial management, including budgeting, accounts payable, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in university systems such as Workday and Concur.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related office financial experience to provide a knowledge of accounts payable, income and expense accounting and reconcilement, and budget preparation.