Budget Analyst

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is hiring a Budget Analyst to support the Division's fiscal operations, ensuring accurate financial processing and monitoring. This role involves reconciling financial reports, processing reimbursements, and facilitating departmental initiatives.

Applicants should possess strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication abilities, and the flexibility to work irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in diverse situations and environments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Must be able to work flexible and irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Supports fiscal operations by processing financial transactions.
• Monitors budgets and expenditures.
• Assists in reconciling financial reports and account activities.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Discretion in office policies

Ability to work autonomously

Team leadership

Customer service

Flexibility in work responsibilities

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Budget Analyst

Department: DEV Development Office

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary Under limited supervision and reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources and Finance in Talent and Administrative Services (TAS), the Budget Analyst supports the Division's fiscal operations by ensuring accurate financial transaction processing, monitoring budgets and expenditures, and contributing to strategic financial planning. The position assists in the responsibility of reconciling financial reports and account activity, processing employee reimbursements and invoice payments, tracking fiscal activity through university and Foundation financial systems, and supporting purchasing, receiving, procurement card management, and contract administration. Working collaboratively across the Division, the Budget Analyst assists with onboarding and departmental initiatives while ensuring fiscal accountability, compliance with university policies and procedures, and the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have experience in working with diverse situations and people.
• Exercise discretion in interpreting and applying office policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work with some autonomy.
• Exercise administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions and results.
• Ability to lead others and work within a team setting.
• Must have or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of the University's system structure, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with university partners/offices, vendors to include faculty, staff, students, retirees, volunteers and alumni to complete communication projects.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Provides a high level of customer service and comfortably interacts with internal and external constituencies.
• Must be flexible within work responsibilities and work irregular hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have above average skills with Microsoft Professional Package, (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Also, familiarity with USC policies, procedures and systems would be beneficial.
• Must be flexible within work responsibilities and work irregular hours to meet the needs of the department.

Job Close Date 10/19/2026

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.