Budget/Business Analyst

$71,614 - $90,667/Yr

University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The USC Institute for Addiction Science is seeking a dedicated Budget/Business Analyst to provide essential financial and administrative oversight for various tasks related to procurement, accounting, contracts and grants, and HR administration. This role will operate under the guidance of the Chief Finance and Administration Officer, with a primary focus on both pre and post-award grant administration. The analyst will also play a crucial role in supporting the office staff in managing the infrastructure of the Institute. The responsibilities of this position encompass a wide range of functions, including day-to-day office administration and process management. Specific obligations will involve supplier management, accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) administration, proposal submissions, staff recruitment, cost accounting, and project budgeting. The analyst will assist in data collection, data entry, and budget reporting, necessitating a detail-oriented approach, proficiency with software applications, and experience in interdepartmental communication. The Institute for Addiction Science, established in 2018, is recognized as one of the nation's pioneering university-wide comprehensive transdisciplinary addiction institutes. It is distinguished by its extensive and profound research and educational initiatives in addiction, which encompass basic, clinical, behavioral, social, and population sciences. The Institute fosters significant transdisciplinary collaboration among faculty from various colleges and schools across USC, aiming to enhance research, education, and community outreach to improve the lives of individuals affected by addiction. By uniting scholars and providing a supportive infrastructure, the IAS is committed to generating innovative and impactful research and educational programs that advance the science, prevention, and treatment of addiction.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative oversight for procurement, accounting, contracts and grants, and HR administration.
• Focus on pre and post-award grant administration.
• Support office staff with management of institute infrastructure.
• Manage day-to-day office administration and process management.
• Handle supplier management, A/R and A/P administration, and proposal submissions.
• Assist in staff recruitment, cost accounting, and project budgeting.
• Conduct data collection, data entry, and budget reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant role.
• Knowledge of government and fund accounting.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with automated spreadsheets.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• University budget experience.
• Knowledge of university financial systems.

Benefits

• Hourly rate range of $34.43 - $43.59 based on experience and qualifications.