Accounting Technician - Los Angeles, United States - USC

USC

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Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Capitalizing on over 140 years of history and tradition in downtown Los Angeles, the
University of Southern California (USC) has embarked on an unprecedented period of expansion.

USC is now poised to take its place as the preeminent research institution of the 21st century and we are looking for skilled, motivated professionals to help forge the future of higher education.

USC Payroll Services is seeking a dynamic and proactive
Accounting Technician who brings exceptional organizational skills, tech proficiency, and genuine enthusiasm for continual growth and development. Ready to join our team?

About the Opportunity
The
Accounting Technician at USC Payroll Services plays a pivotal role in executing a variety of accounting responsibilities. This includes processing, reconciling, monitoring, and reporting accounting activities.

Additionally, the role involves handling state tax adjustments, coordinating administrative tasks linked to processing tuition assistance benefits, and providing other accounting support activities as needed.

The Accounting Technician also performs departmental supply purchases and related transactions. When necessary, they may assume a leadership role to ensure seamless operations.

Accountabilities:

Enters data from various source documents into accounting systems. Reviews source data for completeness and accuracy prior to input. Ensures compliance with internal policies and external regulations and restrictions. Rejects and returns documentation as appropriate.
Records, balances and reconciles account activity. Identifies potential problems and researches to provide background or comments. Produces and distributes related reports. Verifies accuracy of reports prior to distribution. Maintains documentation for audit purposes.
Sets up and maintains accounts, ledgers, journals, files, blanket requisitions, reports and/or other documentation for departmental or university accounts. Assists with monthend and yearend closings, as needed.
Prepares and submits accounting documents for processing. Determines appropriate fund allocations and secures proper approvals.
Monitors outstanding or suspense items. Researches documents and followsup to clear or adjust items.
Performs one or more specialized accounting duties including, but not limited to, monitoring receivables, collecting pastdue accounts, controlling cash or negotiable items and monitoring related inventory procedures.
Confers with faculty, staff, students, researchers or external contacts to provide information and/or resolve problems relating to financial transactions. Provides technical support for accounting issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

2 years of experience
University accounting experience
Demonstrated excellence in computer/technology skills; proficiency with Workday Financials and Student Information System (SIS); advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel
Payroll experience is a plus
Associate's degree; however, combined experience / education as a substitute for minimum education
1 year of experience
Related bookkeeping / accounting experience
Knowledge of bookkeeping / accounting practices and principles

About USC Payroll Services
The USC department of Payroll Services is responsible for processing and distributing pay for over 29,000 USC employees.

In addition, USC Payroll Services:

Withholds and remits state and federal taxes, as well as other mandatory and optional deductions
Ensures distribution of accurate W2 tax forms
Provides payroll related customer support to the University community
Manages Nonresident Alien payments
Responds to unemployment claims and income verification inquiries

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