Part-Time Budget Office Assistant — 20 hrs/wk

University of South Carolina Upstate; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for a part-time Budget Office Assistant in Spartanburg, SC. This role supports accounting operations by entering, reconciling, and processing financial data and assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, strong data-entry skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; background check required.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Accounting/Business/Finance.
• 1–3 years accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administrative experience.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable and general ledger functions.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team; meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial transactions into PS accounting software accurately.
• Prepare routine reports, spreadsheets, and financial summaries.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and payments.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile accounting records and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Perform general accounting admin duties.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

Workday

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for a part-time Budget Office Assistant in Spartanburg, SC. This role supports accounting operations by entering, reconciling, and processing financial data and assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, strong data-entry skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.