The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is seeking a Budget/Business Analyst to provide support in the areas of pre and post research administration.

• Sets up and maintains accounts. Reconciles account balances and activity to university financial records and initiates correcting entries. Prepares and submits financial reports as required and reviews for accuracy prior to distribution. Troubleshoots problems, including research of pertinent facts and interacts with appropriate university staff to achieve resolution. Coordinates year-end financial transfer and closing activity.
• Serves as internal resource for contracts and grants. Monitors grant account activity and balances to ensure adherence to agency restrictions. Advises faculty, researchers and staff regarding agency requirements and regulations. Coordinates the preparation of financial reports for submission to agencies or donors. Acts as liaison among researchers, Office of Contracts and Grants, Sponsored Projects Accounting, and other interested university offices. Managing award continuity and timely submission of carryover requests, progress reports (RPPRs), award amendments, and no-cost extensions.  
• Coordinating the award closeout process and ensure all fiscal and non-financial reporting requirements are met.
• Assisting faculty with all non-scientific components of proposals and progress reports, interpreting sponsors’ guidelines, providing advice on proposal budget development, and reviewing documents for completeness and compliance.
• Administers assigned budget(s). Monitors actual income and expense and develops projections in order to authorize or extend financial commitments. Analyzes current performance to plan. Identifies and researches variances and trends and brings to the attention of the supervisor for discussion and resolution. Projects future budget performance based on knowledge of assigned operations.
• Initiating, completing, and routing proposals via TARA, Cayuse, Grants.gov, ASSIST and other sponsor portals while ensuring deadlines for all assigned proposals are met. Provides information to staff and faculty regarding university financial policies and procedures. Assists faculty and staff in financial transactions such as purchasing equipment and supplies and accounting for travel expenditures and reimbursements.
• Compiling data and documentation needed for audit and sponsor inquiries.
• Providing feedback regarding workflow for process improvements. Participating in cross training of administrative staff who assist with account reconciliation.
• Performing other job duties as assigned.

Hourly Range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $34.92 - $39.88. 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.

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