University of South Carolina
Financial Data Analyst
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $65K - $80K
💻 Finance
🗓️ August 20th, 2025
GAAP
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of South Carolina is hiring a Financial Data Analyst. This role manages fiscal operations, analyzes complex financial data, ensures compliance with accounting principles and university policies, and serves as the primary approval authority for budgetary and purchasing activities within Academic Affairs and the Provost's Office.
Highlights
- Manage day-to-day fiscal activities including billing, disbursements, transfers, and reconciliations using ERP systems.
- Analyze and interpret financial data and produce reports and assessments to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and state and federal laws.
- Develop and implement fiscal policies, procedures, and training materials for financial and HR managers.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide financial analysis and address ad hoc requests.
- Strong knowledge of accounting, finance, grants, tax, debt management, and financial management software including ERP systems.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred experience includes 2-4 years in higher education or public sector financial analysis using large data sets.
- Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000 with an approved starting salary of $59,581.
- Position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, within the Division of Academic Affairs and Provost.
Financial Data Analyst Full Description
Financial Data Analyst
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted bySeptember 7, 2025.
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Posting Number | STA00688PO25
Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function | Fiscal Analysis
USC Market Title | Accountant/Fiscal Analyst
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/138309
Job Level | P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Financial Data Analyst
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Academic Affairs and Provost
Department | PROV Office of the Provost
State Pay Band | 7
Approved Starting Salary | $59,581
Advertised Salary Range | $65,000 - $80,000
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday, 8:30am until 5:00pm.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Administrative
Posting Number | STA00688PO25
Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function | Fiscal Analysis
USC Market Title | Accountant/Fiscal Analyst
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/138309
Job Level | P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Financial Data Analyst
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Academic Affairs and Provost
Department | PROV Office of the Provost
State Pay Band | 7
Approved Starting Salary | $59,581
Advertised Salary Range | $65,000 - $80,000
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday, 8:30am until 5:00pm.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Administrative
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.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Ensure that Academic Affairs and the Provost’s units operate in a financially controlled and secure manner for all accounting and financial management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Interprets financial policies, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records, and delivering services to customers served by all accounting operations. Ensure compliance with USC policies, and state and federal laws and regulations. Develop strategies and initiatives that strengthen the agency’s financial functions to ensure efficient use of university resources while providing a high level of customer service. Serve as primary approval for budgetary, financial, and purchasing within Academic Affairs and the Provost’s Office.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | A Bachelor’s degree with 2 to 4 years of related experience in higher education or the public sector, providing summarized analysis and recommendations to leadership from relevant data points using large and disparate data sets.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge in the areas of accounting, finance, grants, tax, and/or debt management principles, practices, and procedures for financial management and analysis. Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports. Detail oriented, with the ability to work with various stakeholders to achieve a desired result. Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to analyze data to produce reports for assessment purposes. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with key employers, suppliers, finance stakeholders and partners, professional contacts, faculty, staff, and administration. Knowledge in the use of complex ERP systems for financial management, HR analysis, and how to adapt to new software systems.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | A Bachelor’s degree with 2 to 4 years of related experience in higher education or the public sector, providing summarized analysis and recommendations to leadership from relevant data points using large and disparate data sets.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge in the areas of accounting, finance, grants, tax, and/or debt management principles, practices, and procedures for financial management and analysis. Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports. Detail oriented, with the ability to work with various stakeholders to achieve a desired result. Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to analyze data to produce reports for assessment purposes. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with key employers, suppliers, finance stakeholders and partners, professional contacts, faculty, staff, and administration. Knowledge in the use of complex ERP systems for financial management, HR analysis, and how to adapt to new software systems.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Fiscal Operations Oversight
Manage the day-to-day fiscal activities including billing, disbursements, transfers, and account reconciliations for the Provost’s Office and Academic Affairs units. Utilize the ERP system to execute and monitor financial transactions and seek guidance from supervisor or Provost’s Office leadership regarding anomalies. Ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial transactions and reporting.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Financial Analysis and Reporting
Analyze and interpret complex financial data, records, and reports Produce assessments and financial statements to support decision-making. This will include both repetitive monthly financial reports along with ad hoc reports as necessary for supervisor and Provost office leadership. Apply knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning principles to the day-to-day functions of the role Project for current year-end fund balances taking into account changes to the business plans or HR staffing changes that may occur
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Fiscal Policy and Compliance Management
Evaluate and implement departmental fiscal policies and procedures Help supervisor develop training materials to assist Financial and HR Managers with performing their duties in accordance with policies, procedures, and best practices at the university following all rules and regulations applicable. Maintain confidentiality and uphold the financial integrity standards of the Provost’s Office
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Stakeholder engagement and Other duties
Collaborate primarily with internal stakeholders to provide support, reports, analysis, or other ad hoc projects as needed Use the ERP systems and other USC-sanctioned software tools to provide Provost Office leadership with the data needed for critical decision points From time to time, duties may come up. Provide the highest level of customer service to those requests by either directing the requester to the correct office to handle the matter or collaborating with the supervisor to determine the priority of the request.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15
Manage the day-to-day fiscal activities including billing, disbursements, transfers, and account reconciliations for the Provost’s Office and Academic Affairs units. Utilize the ERP system to execute and monitor financial transactions and seek guidance from supervisor or Provost’s Office leadership regarding anomalies. Ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial transactions and reporting.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Financial Analysis and Reporting
Analyze and interpret complex financial data, records, and reports Produce assessments and financial statements to support decision-making. This will include both repetitive monthly financial reports along with ad hoc reports as necessary for supervisor and Provost office leadership. Apply knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning principles to the day-to-day functions of the role Project for current year-end fund balances taking into account changes to the business plans or HR staffing changes that may occur
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Fiscal Policy and Compliance Management
Evaluate and implement departmental fiscal policies and procedures Help supervisor develop training materials to assist Financial and HR Managers with performing their duties in accordance with policies, procedures, and best practices at the university following all rules and regulations applicable. Maintain confidentiality and uphold the financial integrity standards of the Provost’s Office
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Stakeholder engagement and Other duties
Collaborate primarily with internal stakeholders to provide support, reports, analysis, or other ad hoc projects as needed Use the ERP systems and other USC-sanctioned software tools to provide Provost Office leadership with the data needed for critical decision points From time to time, duties may come up. Provide the highest level of customer service to those requests by either directing the requester to the correct office to handle the matter or collaborating with the supervisor to determine the priority of the request.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15
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 Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 10/01/2025
Job Open Date | 08/19/2025
Job Close Date | 09/07/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted bySeptember 7, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193608
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.
Desired Start Date | 10/01/2025
Job Open Date | 08/19/2025
Job Close Date | 09/07/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted bySeptember 7, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193608
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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