Job Description

• Manages the accounting/financial staff and operations of a financial services department, or large financial unit in an administrative or auxiliary division or department. Sets departmental goals and objectives and measures performance against goals. Establishes departmental priorities.
• Directly or indirectly supervises all assigned subordinate staff, usually through multiple layers of supervisors. Recruits, screens, hires, orients and trains staff. Evaluates employee performance and provides guidance and feedback to assigned staff. Counsels, disciplines and/or terminates employees, as required.
• Plans and administers departmental budget. Provides historical data and projections as required for budget development and planning.
• 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.
• Oversees account reconciliations and production of regularly scheduled summary reports, income and financial statements for assigned accounting operations. Analyzes reports for accuracy prior to distribution.
• Supervises the collection and formatting of financial data for special management studies and requests. Provides financial data with explanations and interpretation as requested by management.
• Coordinates the development and maintenance of electronic systems and procedures. Provides direction and input for the development of accounting applications, reports, forms, records, and documented procedures.
• Examines and evaluates internal methods and procedures for adequacy of controls. Notes weaknesses or deficiencies and implements corrective actions. Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
• Advises on university financial policies and procedures, agency laws and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• 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.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate network of professional contacts. Maintains currency with professional organizations and publications. Attends and participates in meetings, conferences, etc. Represents university and/or unit, as assigned or appropriate.
• Develops and implements security related procedures such as office opening and closing routines, recognition of duress signals and key controls. Coordinates security activities with Department of Public Safety. Promotes and maintains standards for security conscious awareness and behavior. Maintains knowledge of University's crime prevention and suppression programs and services. Ensures dissemination of security related information to staff.

Why USC Credit Union is a great place to work:

• Medical through USC Network, Blue Cross, and Kaiser:
• Dental:
• Vision:
• Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
• Retirement with up to 10% employer contributions:
• Tuition reimbursement:
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including, 12 sick days, 9 paid holidays, 1 paid personal day, 4 paid winter recess days, and up to 24 vacation days (based on tenure):
• Paid life and many other voluntary insurance benefits:
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 5 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Senior or lead bookkeeping/accounting experience with directly related college study. Thorough knowledge of established accounting principles, methods, practices and terminology used in financial/accounting and statistical recordkeeping work. Ability to train, evaluate and supervise the work of employees. Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and effective communications skills.

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