USC · 4 weeks ago
Accountant I
USC is seeking an Accountant I to join their Administrative Operations Business Services team, which provides financial management and procurement services. The role involves applying accounting principles to review, prepare, reconcile, and analyze financial records and reports, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
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Responsibilities
Monitors, reviews, and verifies accounting records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness, and adequacy of supporting documentation. Assist with month-end and year-end closings. Ensures compliance with internal policies, agency rules and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles
Determines current financial balances to produce schedules, summary reports, trial balances, income statements, and/or other accounting and financial documents in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Reviews and analyzes reports for accuracy prior to distribution
Identifies problems and interacts with internal and/or external candidates, as required, to correct deficiencies and/or discrepancies. Rejects and returns documentation as appropriate
Reconciles accounts to the university financial system. Research and resolves problems and adjust accordingly. Ensures supporting documentation exists for audit purposes
Serves as a resource for funding agencies and/or other organizations to provide requested or required financial information and reports. Clarifies or research issues as necessary
Assists in developing and maintaining automated systems and procedures. Provides input for the development of accounting applications, reports, forms, records and documented procedures
Advise on university financial policies and procedures, agency laws and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles
Maintains currency with laws and regulations governing accounting policies and procedures
In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to 'report to duty' in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other staff members if needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
1 year of experience in accounting
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, including government and fund accounting
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree with related undergraduate study
3-5+ years of directly related work experience in financial operations
Familiarity with Workday Financial and Workday Human Capital Management
Strong computer skills, including automated spreadsheets
Benefits
Tuition assistance for you and your family
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options
403b retirement account with matching 5% contribution by USC
50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes
Company
USC
USC is the UK's leading multi-branded high-street fashion retailer.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-02-28Acquired
Leadership Team
A
Angus Morrison
Co-Founder
David Douglas
Founder
Recent News
2025-10-09
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