Accountant - USC Care MSO Finance - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt)
University of Southern California • Pasadena, California • Full Time • $33–$56.19 / hour
Posted on Wed, Sep 30, 2026
This position will support the Accounting Department by performing routine daily procedures, preparing journal entries alongside various month end tasks, reconcile appropriate balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, and perform analytics of financial data and results for Keck Medical Center of USC. Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with department managers and staff.
Departmental Specific Summary
Primary duties and responsibilities are to perform a variety of accounting duties, preparing and managing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations. • Assist with maintenance of subsidiary schedules of accounts to control balances in ledger, such as, but not limited to: • Deposits and transfers • Credit card reconciliations • System payment reconciliations • Reviews bank statements and assists with the monthly reconciliation of bank account balances with transactions recorded in the general ledger, external systems, internal systems and other sources • Heavy data research through MS Excel (intermediate to advance excel preferred) • Process high-volume of documents, reports and records • Research, track and resolve accounting discrepancies • Perform various special accounting related assignments as necessary
Essential Duties
- Monitors, reviews and verifies accounting records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness and adequacy of supporting documentation. 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. Prepares financial reports from available accounting data following prescribed formats, as needed. Reviews and analyzes reports for accuracy prior to distribution.
- Identifies problems and interacts with internal and/or external contacts, as required, to correct deficiencies and/or discrepancies. Rejects and returns documentation as appropriate.
- Reconciles accounts to the university financial system. Researches and resolves problems and adjusts 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 researches 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.
- Advises 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Req Bachelor's degree Degree in Accounting, or similar education and coursework.
- Experience may substitute for education
- Req 3 years Minimum of 3 years accounting experience
- Req Ability to manipulate large spreadsheets, VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, Macros
- Req Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
- Req Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
- Req Deadline and detail-oriented
- Req Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
- Req Meticulous attention to detail with the superb organizational skills.
- Req Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Req Critical thinker with a high proficiency in math.
- Req Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Req Excellent report writing, communication and IT skills.
- Req Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and Accounting software packages.
- Req Strong written and verbal commutation skills along with ability to priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Req Must be able to apply principle of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pref University and Healthcare experience a plus.
Required Qualifications:
- Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The hourly rate range for this position is $33.00 - $56.19.
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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