What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist - Accounting - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) position at University of Southern California?
Has the ability to process heavy volume of invoices, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with Vendors, Department managers and staff.
Essential Duties :
- Responsible for processing heavy volume of invoices timely and accurately, including processing of check requests and expense reports in the financial information system.
- Reviews vendor terms for compliance with company contracts or take advantage of favorable discounts.
- Utilizes financial information systems effectively and efficiently. Responsible for downloading and generating ad hoc reports from information systems to provide accounting reports and scheduled for internal audiences (management reporting) as well as external audiences (compliance reporting). 10%
- Maintains minimum A / P productivity requirements for high volume, as set by the department.
- Communicates with hospital staff regarding payment processing and answer questions. Effectively collaborates with other departments in the hospitals to expedite the AP process, including collaboration with Materials Management and Sourcing.
- Maintains established hospital and regulatory requirements and records
- Responsible for maintaining security of information : e.g. vendor contracts and legal information in a confidential nature.
- Assists with month-end and year-end close, including responsibility over AP accruals and coordination and preparation of deliverables required as part of the annual audit
- Responsible for timely filing of A / P invoices in an organized manner.
- Responsible for data entry of manual adjustments and review / verification of data in maintaining accurate financial records and accounts.
- Maintains good customer service and effectively communicate with vendors in fostering and growing relationships as well as addressing / resolving vendor payment issues in a timely manner
- Ensures compliance with financial transaction recording standards for AP, including maintaining appropriate controls over segregation of duties and reconciling accounts to vendor statements and financial records.
- Provides a clean, safe environment for visitors
- Participates in department Performance Improvement work team projects. Seeks ongoing process and system improvement opportunities and assists in the development and implementation of such efforts.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate information to any customer served.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
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The hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 - $39.69. 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.
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USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 will con sider 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.
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