Budget/Business Technician

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budget/Business Technician at the University of Southern California supports the Department of Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Sciences with day-to-day purchasing and administrative duties at the Health Sciences Campus in Los Angeles. Responsibilities include processing requests in Workday, reconciling invoices, and coordinating travel reimbursements.

Strong communication, financial acumen, and high attention to detail are essential, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with strong office experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requests from faculty and labs through Workday and Pcards.
• Track invoices and reconcile payments with A/P and vendors.
• Prepare and process travel/supply reimbursements via Concur.
• Assist with coordinating meetings and seminars and support teaching activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Concur

Excel

Job description

## Budget/Business TechnicianApply: Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus: Full time: Posted Today: REQ20181106USC is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As one of the city’s largest private employers, responsible for more than $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. Think you’ve got what it takes to join us? We invite you to search our open positions and apply!The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, located at the USC Health Sciences Campus, is seeking a detail-oriented Budget/Business Technician to support the Department of Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Sciences with the administration of the day- to- day purchasing and administrative operations. Duties will include, but are not limited to:* Processing purchase requests from faculty and labs through Workday and using Pcards.* Invoice tracking and payment reconciliation.* Working with labs, A/P, and vendors to resolve payment issues.* Recording and reconciling internal purchasing records and department accounts.* Preparing and processing travel/supply reimbursements for faculty and students through Concur.* Preparing internal requisitions, supplier invoice requests, and other functions in Workday.* Assisting with coordinating meetings and seminars.* Supporting faculty with teaching activities.* Performing other related duties as assigned or requested. The university, school, and department reserve the right to add or change duties at any time.The Budget/Business Technician will report to the Office Manager and work closely with faculty, students, and other staff members.Preferred Qualifications:Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degreeRequires strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), a strong financial and accounting acumen, ability to follow through with assigned tasks within established timeframes and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Must be skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).Applicant must ensure confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information, including but not limited to staff or faculty files.The hourly rate range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00. 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.Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), a strong financial and accounting acumen, ability to follow through with assigned tasks within established timeframes and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Must be skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). **USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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.****We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.**