Fiscal Analyst

Posting Summary Logo:

Posting Number:
STA00330PO26

Job Family:
Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis

Job Function:
Accounting

USC Market Title:
Accountant

Link to USC Market Title:

Job Level:
P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title):
Fiscal Analyst

Campus:
Columbia

Work County:
Richland

College/Division:
Enrollment Management

Department:
EM Enrollment Management

State Pay Range:
G09

USC Market Range:
MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789

Anticipated Hiring Range:
$55,000 - $65,000

Location of Vacancy:

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Hours per Week:
37.5

Work Schedule:

• This is an in-office, on-campus position.
• Monday Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM One hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis :
12 months

Job Search Category:
Fiscal Accounting

About USC About University of South Carolina:
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 bachelors 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.

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Position Description Advertised Job Summary:
Where Financial Insight Powers Department Success

Are you detail-oriented, innovative, and driven to make an impact? Do you enjoy diving into data, building reports, and uncovering insights that drive decisions?

Were looking for a Fiscal Analyst who is not just comfortable with numbers but confident using them to tell a story and drive decisions.

• Do you have experience creating and using dashboards to track, analyze, and present data?
• Are you confident interpreting data and communicating your findings clearly to departments and leadership?
• Are you highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, data analysis, and reporting tools?
• Do you enjoy solving problems and identifying trends that improve processes and outcomes?

If you answered YES , wed love for you to join our team.

In Enrollment Management Central Office , we provide exceptional service for Enrollment Management budget, finance, and HR needs to allow individual offices to thrive.

Enrollment Management Central Office ( EMCO ) operates as a shared service hub, supporting the business needs of the following areas:

• Undergraduate Admissions
• Enrollment Data Analytics
• Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
• New Student Orientation
• Registrar Services
• TRIO Programs
• Visitor Center

Together, we deliver the operational support that enables departments to focus on their core areas of expertise.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelors degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience, particularly in college or university business office settings, is preferred.
• Knowledge of University of South Carolina budgeting policies, procedures, financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to analyze data, perform multiple tasks and solve complex financial problems.
• Ability to understand and comply with policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Considerable computer mastery with specific knowledge of other Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat is essential.
• Comprehension of financial record keeping procedures, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential information are required. Must be sensitive to the private nature of personnel and financial information.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, the capacity to learn web-based financial and HR systems, and the ability to correctly interpret USC policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and sustain positive working relationships with staff, co-workers, and other internal constituents across campus.
• Ability to manage sensitive personnel and financial situations and information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to effectively and appropriately manage time and prioritize tasks is required.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks of a varied nature.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently with little direction as well as collaboratively within a team.

Job Duties Job Duty:
Monitor budget activity for all seven departments within Enrollment Management, including all fund types. Develop and maintain cost center data dashboards. Create and maintain timely and accurate reports of all transactions within the general ledger and reconcile department funds monthly. Analyze revenue and expense transactions for appropriateness and compliance with state and university policy. Identify errors or unexpected activity. Notify Director if corrective action is needed. Determine best course of action for resolving errors in general ledger.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
35

Job Duty:
Analyze trends in spending and track monthly. Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights for optimizing budgetary decisions. Create and distribute monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and pull data for special projects for department heads and supervisors as requested. Maintain historical files of budget allocations for large expenditures such as New Student Orientation, Commencement, Open House, and Admitted Student Days.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
25

Job Duty:
Submit Journal Entries, Journal Vouchers, APEX (Expense Module Corrections), Payroll Corrections, etc. as needed on behalf of the departments within the division. Create invoices as needed. Track and process Internal Charges. Ensure all university and state policies are followed.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
15

Job Duty:
Provide support to EMCO Service Team for purchasing and travel functions within the unit of Enrollment Management by processing travel authorizations, reimbursements, contracts and simple procurements. Responsible for keeping deposit book for multiple division funds, submitting checks for deposit timely and accurately, and reconciling deposits as they hit the general ledger. Attend all trainings offered through other university departments such as Controllers Office, Purchasing, Travel, Payroll.

Essential Function:
No

Percentage of Time:
15

Job Duty:
Work with Directors as needed to assist with Fall and Spring unit reviews, as well as new fiscal year budget development. Create ad hoc reports as needed. Track Divisions grants and offer support with reporting and compliance. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
10

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:
No

Hazardous weather category:
Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies:
1

Desired Start Date:

Job Open Date:
05/11/2026

Job Close Date:
06/25/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by June 25, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• 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

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