Budget Analyst (PC)

Budget Analyst (COF)Under the direction of the Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services, the Budget Analyst (COF) monitors and maintains the college budget for categorical and restricted funds; analyses data and provides information and reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services, the College President and the restricted/categorical budget managers on matters associated with the Annual Budgeting Process and College Financial matters. Performs a variety of complex financial transactions and prepares reports as directed.Representative DutiesProvide personnel support and supervision.Input and prepare detailed budget information, analyzing and identify budget to actual variances for the current fiscal year, and identifying decision points for review by the Vice President and College President.Monitor expenditures and fiscal activities to assure appropriate use of funds and provide reporting to budget managers.Aid Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services in implementation and compliance with budget policies and procedures.Aid in the preparation of financial and statistical reports for audit purposes, administrative decision support, state and federal reporting.Communicate with various school personnel and outside agencies to prepare and provide them with required reports.Coordinate with the Human Resources Office to monitor and prepare reports related to salary and benefit costs, including accuracy of budget data.Research, analyze and recommend solutions to various complex budgetary and accounting problems.Verify and report the availability of funds for journal transfers and purchase orders.Analyze account transactions; assure fiscal documents are prepared and maintained in accordance with established requirements.Prepare, review and input budget, journal entries and year-round accruals; verify the availability of funds for the various departments and administrative offices.Provide information to various offices on account codes, budget status, and related information.Perform related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in accounting, business administration, or a related field. (Equivalent: Associate degree and four (4) years of related experience.)Two (2) years of increasing responsibility in bookkeeping experience.Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.Knowledge & AbilitiesKnowledge of:Budget-related administrative assignments.Leadership and managerial techniques.Laws, rules regulations and codes related to assigned activities.Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.Personnel and budget management.Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.Title 5 regulations on fundingAbility to:Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with othersExplain bookkeeping and financial regulations to staffAnalyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.Exercise leadership and maintain good working relationships with faculty, students, and staff.Learn and use Banner software system with high proficiency.Use Microsoft Office software with high proficiency, specifically Excel & Outlook.Perform high level professional accounting work in the analysis, maintenance and auditing of accounts affecting college wide operations.Ability to understand and research limitations for expenditures and help budget managers and staff to work within regulations specific to their grants.Maintain accurate financial records to balance budget and accounts.Perform short-and-long range budget, financial and operational planning.Effectively work with academic, occupational, developmental, and Entrepreneurial programs in a multi-campus environment.Facilitate change in a productive and positive manner.Foster teamwork and to establish consensus.Effectively represent the college in the community.Work independently with little direction.SALARY RANGE $113,225.41 - $159,984.54 annually SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by October 26, 2026, at 11:59 pm are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet MUST include:Completed Online Application for Employment formCurrent resumeCopy of legible transcripts