Fiscal Analyst

Logo : Posting Number :

STA00005PO26

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 / 132932

Job Level : P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title) :

Fiscal Analyst

Campus : Columbia

Work County : Richland

College / Division :

Enrollment Management

Department :

EM Enrollment Management

State Pay Range : USC Market Range :

M06 - $49,396 $61,745 $74,094

Anticipated Hiring Range :

$49,396

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

Work Schedule :

• This is an on-campus, in-person position.
• Standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. with one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis : 12 months

Job Search Category :

Fiscal Accounting

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement :

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary :

Enrollment Management Central Office (EMCO)

If you are attentive to detail, innovative, resourceful and intrinsically motivated, please consider joining our team! We are a hard-working group who enjoy providing superior service to our customers. Enrollment Management employs over 200 FTE’s and RGP’s, around 250 student workers per semester, and 50 temporary faculty and staff.

The Enrollment Management Central Office is a shared-services model business office that serves the needs of the seven offices within Enrollment Management. EMCO’s serves the needs of the offices of Undergraduate Admissions, Enrollment Data Analytics, Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, New Student Orientation, Registrar, TRIO Programs and Visitor Center.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience :

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and / or experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Job Duty :

Monitor budget activity for all seven departments within Enrollment Management, including all fund types. Develop and maintain cost center data dashboards. Create and maintain timely and accurate reports of all transactions within the general ledger and reconcile department funds monthly. Analyze revenue and expense transactions for appropriateness and compliance with state and university policy. Identify errors or unexpected activity. Notify Director if corrective action is needed. Determine best course of action for resolving errors in general ledger.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 35

Job Duty :

Analyze trends in spending and track monthly. Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights for optimizing budgetary decisions. Create and distribute monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and pull data for special projects for department heads and supervisors as requested. Maintain historical files of budget allocations for large expenditures such as New Student Orientation, Commencement, Open House, and Admitted Student Days.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 35

Job Duty :

Submit Journal Entries, Journal Vouchers, APEX (Expense Module Corrections), Payroll Corrections, etc. as needed on behalf of the departments within the division. Create invoices as needed. Track and process Internal Charges. Ensure all university and state policies are followed.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 35

Job Duty :

Provide support to EMCO Service Team for purchasing and travel functions within the unit of Enrollment Management by processing travel authorizations, reimbursements, contracts and simple procurements. Responsible for keeping deposit book for multiple division funds, submitting checks for deposit timely and accurately, and reconciling deposits as they hit the general ledger. Attend all trainings offered through other university departments such as Controller’s Office, Purchasing, Travel, Payroll.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 35

Job Duty :

Work with Directors as needed to assist with Fall and Spring unit reviews, as well as new fiscal year budget development. Create ad hoc reports as needed. Track Division’s grants and offer support with reporting and compliance. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 35

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive :

No

Hazardous weather category :

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies :

Job Open Date :

01 / 07 / 2026

Job Close Date : 02 / 21 / 2026

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 by February 21, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 200839

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.