Financial Analyst @ University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Financial Analyst. The role involves reviewing, verifying, and processing purchase and payment documents, monitoring foundation accounts, coordinating invoice approvals, and supporting audits to ensure compliance with financial policies.

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Review and process purchase orders, travel authorizations, reimbursements, expense reports, and payment requests.
Monitor Foundation accounts and process Foundation payment requests.
Prepare monthly Foundation close reports.
Coordinate invoice approvals and purchase order matching.
Maintain vendor records and tax documentation.
Analyze departmental budgets and resolve payment discrepancies.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and support audits and compliance reviews.
Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and GAAP principles required.
Strong Excel and computer skills necessary.
Requires high school diploma or GED with 2 or more years of related experience.
Works within USC Beaufort College, specifically with BFT Development and Alumni Relations.
Compensation is $25.00 per hour, full-time at 37.5 hours per week with a standard work schedule of 8:30am–5:00pm.

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Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department’s discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.

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Posting Number	TMP00964PO26
Job Code Title	Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II
Advertised Title	Financial Analyst
Campus	Beaufort
College/Division	USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department	BFT Development and Alumni Relations
Salary	$25.00
Location of Vacancy	USC Beaufort supported area
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Job Search Category	Fiscal Accounting

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Join the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) and become part of a dynamic higher education team in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry! USCB is seeking a Temporary \| Financial Analyst to support financial operations and foundation accounting in a collaborative university environment. This position is responsible for reviewing, verifying, and processing purchase and payment documents including purchase orders, travel authorizations, reimbursements, expense reports, and payment requests in compliance with university, state, and federal policies. The role also works closely with the Development Office to monitor Foundation accounts, process Foundation payment requests, and prepare monthly Foundation close reports. Additional responsibilities include coordinating invoice approvals and PO matching, maintaining vendor records and tax documentation, analyzing departmental budgets, resolving payment discrepancies, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and supporting audits and compliance reviews. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of accounts payable procedures, GAAP principles, financial recordkeeping, and strong Excel and computer skills. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential. Come join a mission-driven university community where your work helps support student success and institutional excellence!
Qualifications	Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 2 or more years of job-related experience.

Advertised Job Summary

Join the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) and become part of a dynamic higher education team in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry! USCB is seeking a Temporary | Financial Analyst to support financial operations and foundation accounting in a collaborative university environment.

This position is responsible for reviewing, verifying, and processing purchase and payment documents including purchase orders, travel authorizations, reimbursements, expense reports, and payment requests in compliance with university, state, and federal policies. The role also works closely with the Development Office to monitor Foundation accounts, process Foundation payment requests, and prepare monthly Foundation close reports.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating invoice approvals and PO matching, maintaining vendor records and tax documentation, analyzing departmental budgets, resolving payment discrepancies, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and supporting audits and compliance reviews.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of accounts payable procedures, GAAP principles, financial recordkeeping, and strong Excel and computer skills. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Come join a mission-driven university community where your work helps support student success and institutional excellence!

Qualifications

Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 2 or more years of job-related experience.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	06/08/2026
Proposed End Date
Job Open Date	05/28/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department’s discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207075
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

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