Financial Analyst I
The University of Southern California's Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a Financial Analyst I to join their administrative team. The role involves preparing financial reports, analyzing departmental performance, and providing support for budgeting processes. Responsibilities Prepare weekly visual reports on Operating Room scheduling efficiency and utilization Generate recurring reports for business operations, including monthly payroll reconciliation, and faculty clinical/nonclinical effort tracking Process accounting journal entries as assigned Monitor and analyze Departmental financial performance on a regular basis; report findings and identify opportunities for improvement Extract large volumes of data from organization’s systems, and perform comprehensive analyses to identify trends and improvement opportunities Provide analytical support for annual budgeting process Assist in the preparation and monitoring of monthly invoicing and payroll processes for designated providers Utilize advanced analytical tools (e.g., Tableau) to process and visualize large datasets; apply advanced Excel functions (e.g., complex formulas) to support ad-hoc analyses Perform other duties as assigned Skills Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business 1 - 2 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis and/or data analytics Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and PowerPoint, as well as database query tools Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Detail oriented Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Experience in a hospital, medical group, or similar environment Proficiency in data visualization and analytical tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and/or programming languages Experience with QGenda Company Overview University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration. It was founded in 1880, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship University of Southern California has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 25 in 2026, 250 in 2025, 239 in 2024, 171 in 2023, 207 in 2022, 182 in 2021, 195 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.