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Finance associate roles in South Carolina are concentrated in Charlotte-adjacent markets like Rock Hill and Fort Mill, plus the growing financial services sector in Columbia and Greenville. Major employers including Bank of America's South Carolina operations, Synnex, and regional credit unions actively hire finance associates, with some sponsoring H-1B visa and other work visas for qualified international candidates.
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Job Family Information Technology
Job Function IT Business Systems Analysis
USC Market Title IT Business Analyst
Job Level P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) PeopleSoft Finance Senior Business Analyst
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Information Technology
Department IT Enterprise Applications
State Pay Range T08
USC Market Range MRL - $97,329 $124,095 $150,860
Anticipated Hiring Range $97,329 - $130,000
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Standard work week is Monday through Friday; 8:30am – 5:00pm with one hour for lunch.
Applicants must be willing to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as operational needs require.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Information Technology
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.
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.
Advertised Job Summary
PeopleSoft Finance Senior Business Analyst
Spend your days supporting the enterprise financial systems that help power South Carolina’s flagship university while working in the heart of Columbia, one of the Southeast’s most vibrant and growing capital cities. Join a dynamic team within the Division of Information Technology as we continue to enhance and modernize our PeopleSoft Financials environment to better serve faculty, staff, and students across the university. As a Senior PeopleSoft Finance Business Analyst, you will lead impactful projects, drive process improvements, collaborate with stakeholders across campus, and serve as a trusted expert in delivering innovative, customer-focused technology solutions. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, expand your professional expertise, and contribute to the operational excellence that supports USC’s mission of education, research, and service.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll be a strategic partner helping shape how USC’s financial systems serve the university community. We’re seeking someone with strong PeopleSoft Financials experience with a background in post-award Grants Management, Receivables, and Billing who enjoys balancing production support, business analysis, process improvement, and project leadership. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a talented team, contribute to major initiatives, and make a visible impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support PeopleSoft Financials Users by leading incident triage, troubleshooting production issues, performing root cause analysis, and developing ad hoc PeopleSoft queries to support business users and operational needs.
- Lead business process analysis, system enhancements, and project delivery by evaluating current processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, defining requirements, creating functional specifications, and supporting and testing complex application modifications and upgrades.
- Serve as the functional subject matter expert for assigned PeopleSoft modules, providing guidance and support to business stakeholders, business analyst peers, and technical teams on processes, system functionality, and best practices.
- Lead and support strategic PeopleSoft initiatives by serving as the business analyst on mid-size to large projects, partnering with vendors and stakeholders, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, supporting release and change management activities, mentoring team members, and providing project estimates, status updates, and recommendations to leadership.
What You’ll Bring
- PeopleSoft Financials Expertise: 5 or more years’ experience supporting PeopleSoft Financials (FSCM) 9.x or higher, with demonstrable knowledge of application configurations, transaction processing, and underlying data relationships.
- Experience with Post-Award Grants Management and Accounts Receivable is highly desired. Additional experience in one or more of the following areas is also preferred: Billing, Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable, Travel & Expenses, Purchasing, or related business operations.
- Strong Reporting and Analytical Skills: Proficiency with SQL, PeopleSoft Query Manager, and nVision reports, with the ability to leverage data to support business decisions, process improvements, and issue resolution.
- Collaborative Problem Solver: Proven ability to work effectively with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to deliver customer-focused solutions; experience with Phire release management is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Drive Enterprise-Wide Impact: Help shape and support the University’s critical PeopleSoft Financials platform, delivering solutions that directly support Administration & Finance operations across USC.
- Lead Meaningful Work: Take ownership of complex system enhancements, process improvement initiatives, upgrades, and strategic projects that improve efficiency, strengthen operations, and enhance the user experience.
- Be a Trusted Expert: Serve as a key functional and technical resource for PeopleSoft Financials, partnering with stakeholders, IT professionals, and leadership to solve complex business challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
- Grow with a High-Performing Team: Join a collaborative and supportive team that values professional development, continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
Perks of the University of South Carolina
- Downtown Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events.
- Energetic Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of an energetic and innovative leadership team dedicated to transforming IT at USC, making your role impactful and exciting.
- Exceptional Benefits That Invest in You: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and life insurance, state retirement programs, paid tuition assistance, dependent scholarships, generous annual and sick leave, 13 paid holidays (including an extended December break), paid parental leave, and robust professional development opportunities designed to support your personal and professional growth.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred related areas include, but are not limited to Accounting, Finance, Accounts Receivable and Billing, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, or Information Technology.
- PeopleSoft Financials 9.x or higher application support experience.
- Experience creating PeopleSoft Queries and nVision reports.
- Phire release management application support experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of capabilities, techniques, and intricacies of enterprise resource planning (ERP) information systems – including deep knowledge of at least one of the following area: General Ledger, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Contracts, Grants Management, Projects, or Banking.
- Ability to understand and carry out complex technical analysis, instructions and requests.
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner – including creating and giving presentations.
- Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, and IT personnel.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems.
- Ability to plan, direct, instruct, and review the work of technical personnel.
- Ability to lead complex technical projects.
- Extensive knowledge of technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of information system software, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software as well as basic PC applications and operations – including Word, Excel and other MS Office products.
- Project management skills.
- Occasional work at other than normal times may be required based on production support responsibilities and other duties as assigned from time-to-time.
- Identification of and adherence to IT best practices and standard operating procedures for program management are important; however, flexibility in meeting the needs of customers is also a key consideration.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Provide FSCM production incident triage/resolution as well as problem analysis/resolution support (tier 2) for assigned modules. Collaborate with the Program Manager & Division of Administration & Finance central staff to review/maintain operational & service level metrics for trends, patterns, prioritization, improvements, & training needs. Build ad-hoc PeopleSoft queries to support customers and end-users.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 35
Job Duty
Performs highly complex FSCM process analysis, design, and simulation across multiple platforms and/or across functions in business areas. Identifies current processes and procedures that are candidates for improvement and leads the creation of future configurations that lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings. Leads the definition of system scope and objectives based on user-defined needs. Leads and prepares detailed functional specifications. Documents PeopleSoft business processes, testing scenarios/scripts, related training content, job aids, and end-user communications. Directs the design and implementation of multiple internal or external program/projects that are complex in nature.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Serve as lead subject matter expert for assigned PeopleSoft modules – available to assist FSCM functional stakeholders, business analyst peers & technical teams with highly technical content, processes and procedures.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Participate with peers, Program Manager, and other Division of Administration & Finance managers in continual process improvement of standards/processes for production support, incident management, change management, testing, and upgrades.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Utilizing industry standard program management methodologies, serve as PeopleSoft business analyst on mid-size to large projects. Serve as a contact for vendor partnerships facilitating meetings & evaluating vendor proposals. Facilitate inter/intra departmental tasks, meetings & communication. Mentor team members to enhance business analyst skills. Participate in regular production support, incident management, release management, change management, SME, & user group meetings. Provides estimates on the amount of analysis effort based on requirements. Reports to management on status of projects.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
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
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 10/01/2026
Job Open Date 09/11/2026
Job Close Date 10/26/2026
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 October 26, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Posting Number STA00680PO26
Job Family Information Technology
Job Function IT Business Systems Analysis
USC Market Title IT Business Analyst
Job Level P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) PeopleSoft Finance Senior Business Analyst
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Information Technology
Department IT Enterprise Applications
State Pay Range T08
USC Market Range MRL - $97,329 $124,095 $150,860
Anticipated Hiring Range $97,329 - $130,000
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Standard work week is Monday through Friday; 8:30am – 5:00pm with one hour for lunch.
Applicants must be willing to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as operational needs require.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Information Technology
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.
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.
Advertised Job Summary
PeopleSoft Finance Senior Business Analyst
Spend your days supporting the enterprise financial systems that help power South Carolina’s flagship university while working in the heart of Columbia, one of the Southeast’s most vibrant and growing capital cities. Join a dynamic team within the Division of Information Technology as we continue to enhance and modernize our PeopleSoft Financials environment to better serve faculty, staff, and students across the university. As a Senior PeopleSoft Finance Business Analyst, you will lead impactful projects, drive process improvements, collaborate with stakeholders across campus, and serve as a trusted expert in delivering innovative, customer-focused technology solutions. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, expand your professional expertise, and contribute to the operational excellence that supports USC’s mission of education, research, and service.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll be a strategic partner helping shape how USC’s financial systems serve the university community. We’re seeking someone with strong PeopleSoft Financials experience with a background in post-award Grants Management, Receivables, and Billing who enjoys balancing production support, business analysis, process improvement, and project leadership. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a talented team, contribute to major initiatives, and make a visible impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support PeopleSoft Financials Users by leading incident triage, troubleshooting production issues, performing root cause analysis, and developing ad hoc PeopleSoft queries to support business users and operational needs.
- Lead business process analysis, system enhancements, and project delivery by evaluating current processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, defining requirements, creating functional specifications, and supporting and testing complex application modifications and upgrades.
- Serve as the functional subject matter expert for assigned PeopleSoft modules, providing guidance and support to business stakeholders, business analyst peers, and technical teams on processes, system functionality, and best practices.
- Lead and support strategic PeopleSoft initiatives by serving as the business analyst on mid-size to large projects, partnering with vendors and stakeholders, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, supporting release and change management activities, mentoring team members, and providing project estimates, status updates, and recommendations to leadership.
What You’ll Bring
- PeopleSoft Financials Expertise: 5 or more years’ experience supporting PeopleSoft Financials (FSCM) 9.x or higher, with demonstrable knowledge of application configurations, transaction processing, and underlying data relationships.
- Experience with Post-Award Grants Management and Accounts Receivable is highly desired. Additional experience in one or more of the following areas is also preferred: Billing, Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable, Travel & Expenses, Purchasing, or related business operations.
- Strong Reporting and Analytical Skills: Proficiency with SQL, PeopleSoft Query Manager, and nVision reports, with the ability to leverage data to support business decisions, process improvements, and issue resolution.
- Collaborative Problem Solver: Proven ability to work effectively with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to deliver customer-focused solutions; experience with Phire release management is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Drive Enterprise-Wide Impact: Help shape and support the University’s critical PeopleSoft Financials platform, delivering solutions that directly support Administration & Finance operations across USC.
- Lead Meaningful Work: Take ownership of complex system enhancements, process improvement initiatives, upgrades, and strategic projects that improve efficiency, strengthen operations, and enhance the user experience.
- Be a Trusted Expert: Serve as a key functional and technical resource for PeopleSoft Financials, partnering with stakeholders, IT professionals, and leadership to solve complex business challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
- Grow with a High-Performing Team: Join a collaborative and supportive team that values professional development, continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
Perks of the University of South Carolina
- Downtown Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events.
- Energetic Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of an energetic and innovative leadership team dedicated to transforming IT at USC, making your role impactful and exciting.
- Exceptional Benefits That Invest in You: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and life insurance, state retirement programs, paid tuition assistance, dependent scholarships, generous annual and sick leave, 13 paid holidays (including an extended December break), paid parental leave, and robust professional development opportunities designed to support your personal and professional growth.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred related areas include, but are not limited to Accounting, Finance, Accounts Receivable and Billing, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, or Information Technology.
- PeopleSoft Financials 9.x or higher application support experience.
- Experience creating PeopleSoft Queries and nVision reports.
- Phire release management application support experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of capabilities, techniques, and intricacies of enterprise resource planning (ERP) information systems – including deep knowledge of at least one of the following area: General Ledger, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Contracts, Grants Management, Projects, or Banking.
- Ability to understand and carry out complex technical analysis, instructions and requests.
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner – including creating and giving presentations.
- Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, and IT personnel.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems.
- Ability to plan, direct, instruct, and review the work of technical personnel.
- Ability to lead complex technical projects.
- Extensive knowledge of technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of information system software, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software as well as basic PC applications and operations – including Word, Excel and other MS Office products.
- Project management skills.
- Occasional work at other than normal times may be required based on production support responsibilities and other duties as assigned from time-to-time.
- Identification of and adherence to IT best practices and standard operating procedures for program management are important; however, flexibility in meeting the needs of customers is also a key consideration.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Provide FSCM production incident triage/resolution as well as problem analysis/resolution support (tier 2) for assigned modules. Collaborate with the Program Manager & Division of Administration & Finance central staff to review/maintain operational & service level metrics for trends, patterns, prioritization, improvements, & training needs. Build ad-hoc PeopleSoft queries to support customers and end-users.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 35
Job Duty
Performs highly complex FSCM process analysis, design, and simulation across multiple platforms and/or across functions in business areas. Identifies current processes and procedures that are candidates for improvement and leads the creation of future configurations that lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings. Leads the definition of system scope and objectives based on user-defined needs. Leads and prepares detailed functional specifications. Documents PeopleSoft business processes, testing scenarios/scripts, related training content, job aids, and end-user communications. Directs the design and implementation of multiple internal or external program/projects that are complex in nature.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Serve as lead subject matter expert for assigned PeopleSoft modules – available to assist FSCM functional stakeholders, business analyst peers & technical teams with highly technical content, processes and procedures.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Participate with peers, Program Manager, and other Division of Administration & Finance managers in continual process improvement of standards/processes for production support, incident management, change management, testing, and upgrades.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Utilizing industry standard program management methodologies, serve as PeopleSoft business analyst on mid-size to large projects. Serve as a contact for vendor partnerships facilitating meetings & evaluating vendor proposals. Facilitate inter/intra departmental tasks, meetings & communication. Mentor team members to enhance business analyst skills. Participate in regular production support, incident management, release management, change management, SME, & user group meetings. Provides estimates on the amount of analysis effort based on requirements. Reports to management on status of projects.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
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
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 10/01/2026
Job Open Date 09/11/2026
Job Close Date 10/26/2026
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 October 26, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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Which companies sponsor visas for finance associates in South Carolina?
Financial institutions and corporate finance departments with South Carolina operations are the primary sponsors. Companies like Bank of America, Synnex (headquartered in Greenville), and larger regional banks in Columbia and Charleston have filed H-1B petitions for finance-related roles. Multinational manufacturers with South Carolina plants, such as BMW and Michelin, also maintain finance teams that occasionally sponsor international candidates.
Which visa types are most common for finance associate roles in South Carolina?
The H-1B is the most common visa for finance associates in South Carolina, as the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation requirement. Candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship may qualify for TN visa status under the NAFTA/USMCA Economist or Accountant category. Those with existing OPT or STEM OPT authorization are also actively hired by South Carolina employers.
Which cities in South Carolina have the most finance associate sponsorship jobs?
Columbia, as the state capital and home to the University of South Carolina's business school, has the highest concentration of finance associate roles, particularly in banking, insurance, and state-affiliated financial services. The Greenville-Spartanburg corridor is growing due to its manufacturing and corporate finance presence. The Fort Mill and Rock Hill area, just south of Charlotte, benefits from spillover hiring from one of the largest U.S. banking hubs.
How to find finance associate visa sponsorship jobs in South Carolina?
Migrate Mate filters finance associate job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can focus on South Carolina employers willing to sponsor rather than sorting through roles that don't apply. The platform is built for international candidates, showing relevant visa details alongside each listing. Searching for finance associate roles on Migrate Mate and filtering to South Carolina is the most direct way to identify active sponsorship opportunities in the state.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for finance associates in South Carolina?
South Carolina's finance hiring is shaped by its mix of manufacturing headquarters, regional banking, and university-driven pipelines from Clemson and the University of South Carolina. Employers filing H-1B petitions must pay the Department of Labor's prevailing wage for the specific role and location, which varies by county. The state's lower cost of living relative to coastal financial hubs can make South Carolina positions competitive for international candidates evaluating total compensation.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored finance associate jobs in South Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.