Budget Analyst

About This Role

This Budget Analyst position provides essential budgetary support, organization, and planning for the University's budget. The role involves managing day-to-day budget operations and assisting in the development of the overall operational budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the day-to-day budget operations
• Assist in the development of the University’s operational budget
• Prepare monthly budget reports and analytical data to assist management in planning, presenting, and conveying an accurate financial picture of the University
• Review departmental budget transactions and answer inquiries pertaining to department’s budget
• Conduct monthly budget meetings with divisional and/or departmental budget managers
• Maintain position control
• Manage Workday inbox
• Reconcile encumbrance discrepancies with Payroll, including course release, costing allocations, reconciliations
• Manage and process all budget journals, transfers, and/or revisions for University departments
• Conduct budget-training workshops
• Manage budgets for special projects
• Facilitate and track all USM legislative fiscal impact responses for pending bills
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Proficient in MS Excel spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint, and Workday
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports upon request
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, State budget officials and other employees
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of business administration, budgeting, finance, government accounting, state government, and sound management practices
• EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, public administration or related field from an accredited four-year college or university
• EXPERIENCE: Three to five years or more experience in budgeting, accounting and/or fiscal analysis preferably in a higher education environment
• Experience with Workday Financials, HR, and Student Services or equivalent software package
• Possess a good working knowledge of basic accounting principles and electronic spreadsheets

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance
• Paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition remission
• Employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts

Important Details

• Conditions of Employment: Weekend, shift work, or on-call may be required

About the Company

Bowie State University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all its operations, programs, and activities.