Accountant - USC Care MSO Finance Non-Exempt); Non-Union

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.

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

• 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.

• 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…