Student Finance & Budget Analyst (Excel/Power BI)

University of South Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Florida in Tampa is seeking a student employee to support accounting and budget processes with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. The role is 15-20 hours per week and follows a weekday schedule, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., around class commitments.

Responsibilities include monitoring budget exceptions, maintaining spreadsheets, and assisting with training guides; preferred candidates will have strong Excel and Power BI skills and be pursuing a business major.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at USF as a degree‑seeking student with a Federal Work Study award.
• FWS award required for 2026-2027 to be considered for this position.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Responsibilities

• Help prevent and clear budget exceptions related to fringe benefits and overhead.
• Monitor auxiliary fund balances and determine remedies with accountable officers.
• Assist with accounting tasks and maintain financial spreadsheets and models.
• Update training guides and tutorials.
• Help improve budget processes by identifying streamlining actions and validating reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Federal Work Study award

Accounting/Finance/Economics/Statistics/Business major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

The University of South Florida in Tampa is seeking a student employee to support accounting and budget processes with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. The role is 15-20 hours per week and follows a weekday schedule, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., around class commitments.

Responsibilities include monitoring budget exceptions, maintaining spreadsheets, and assisting with training guides; preferred candidates will have strong Excel and Power BI skills and be pursuing a business major.