What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025218
Posting/Functional Title
Budget Analyst
University Pay Plan Title
Budget Analyst
Location
San Marcos
Department
Budgeting and Financial Analysis
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Funding Source
Permanent
Monthly Salary
$4,737.17 Commensurate with experience
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with a variety of personnel at all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of basic budgeting principles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Excel.
- Experience creating visual aids such as flowcharts, diagrams, PowerPoint presentations, and step-by-step guidelines.
- Experience balancing and reconciling, calculating variances and percentages.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP.
- Experience in higher education budgeting processes and procedures.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to simplify complex processes.
- Experience performing complex financial analysis, forecasts, and projections.
- Ability to work with large data sets in Excel using intermediate to advanced spreadsheet skills.
- Experience in conducting small group training sessions.
- 3-5 years experience creating visual aids such as flowcharts, diagrams, PowerPoint presentations, and step-by-step guidelines.
- Ability to work under general supervision, learn quickly, multi-task and prioritize workload and readjust as needed.
Job Description
The Budget Analyst reports to the Manager for Budgeting and Financial Analysis and will provide support to the other team members within the Budget Office and the Assistant Vice President of Budget & Planning. Support will include the preparation of financial reports, schedules, and models to provide accurate information to senior leadership. In addition, this position will work in a collaborative team environment, and provide quality customer service to account managers and assistants. Focus will be on day-to-day operational budget actions and variances, the creation of training materials as they relate to the new RCM budget model and training functions to include one-on-one training and small group training on departmental budgets.
Job Duties
- Provide training in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings for campus budget managers and their assigned budgetary assistants. This may be done via on-line Zoom/Teams meetings, via phone, in person, or in classroom computer labs.
- Create training manuals and documentation to support the new RCM budget model.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and SMEs to gather information and ensure accurate representation of processes.
- Analyze and reconcile budget variances and coordinate resolutions.
- Assist budget managers on a variety of issues including budget variances, HR actions as it relates to budgetary impacts, policy, procedure, and allowable usage of their funding.
- Assist in preparation of the annual budget by updating the budget system, running queries, preparing spreadsheets and other documentation.
- Prepare moderate to complex analysis of revenue forecast, financial reports, schedules, and overall university budget.
Additional Information to Applicants
- This is not a remote work position.
Job Open Date
12/23/2024
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Open Until Filled
Yes
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End
5:00PM
Posting Notices
You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
- Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
Salary : $4,737
