What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst I position at The University of Texas at Tyler?
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Job Summary
To provide budget and reporting assistance to offices within Enrollment Management. Under the direction of the Vice President of Enrollment Management, the Budget Analyst I, works in a collaborative environment in support of the division of Enrollment Management’s budgeting and planning activities. Primary responsibilities include processing of budget-related transactions, development and preparation of analytical reports, timely and accurate review and analysis of revenue and expense budgets, and communication of budget-related matters to members of the division.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Prepare, process and monitor budget transactions throughout the year.
- Reconcile federal, state, and institutional accounts for financial aid and scholarships
- Account reconciliation of departmental accounts for enrollment management offices
- Compilation of data in response to special information requests from the university administration, The University of Texas System, and state agencies.
- Monitor budget unit spending, identifying variances to ensure expenditures do not exceed available resources.
- Contribute to consistent process improvement efforts to include collaborating with team members in identifying opportunities to improve budget cycle effectiveness and efficiency.
- Assist in the implementation of business process changes to improve planning, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting capabilities.
- Create and run queries to provide financial- and budget-related information.
- Assist with the year-end accounting close and the related end-of-year balance processing.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree with major in accounting or business.
- Or equivalent experience in budget preparation, financial analysis and reporting or other closely related field.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Master of Business Administration degree.
- Two years of experience within The University of Texas system or other four-year Texas college or university.
- Experience with computer input equipment.
- Peoplesoft experience.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
- Detailed-oriented
- Able to work with multiple tasks
- Follow specific instructions
- Self-motivated
- Advanced in excel, Microsoft products, and calculator.
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
