Budget Officer

Title: Budget Officer

Employee Classification: Budget Officer

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business

Department: UNT-RCOB-Dean's Office-131100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $62,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

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Department Summary

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of nearly 9,000 students, making it one of the largest business schools in the nation. Since 1961, the college has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a hallmark of the world's best business schools. Nationally recognized, cutting-edge degrees enable students to learn beyond the classroom, preparing them to become leaders in their fields.

Position Overview

This position will provide budget support for the RCOB. This will include being the contact person for faculty grants, helping the Sr. Director track payroll and other operational expenses, and create and maintain analytic reports to help senior leadership make informed decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, finance, business or related field and two years of progressively responsible financial administration or budget management experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill in collecting and analyzing data. Knowledge of budgetary principles, practices and procedures. Ability to prepare concise reports. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with grants is preferred. A degree or experience with data analytics is preferred. Knowledge of and experience with UNT budget software and systems are preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Monitors revenues, expenditures, and balances within a variety of types of budgets, including, but not limited to, operating, travel, fees, and discretionary
• Collects and analyzes data to prepare reports at various schedules (monthly, quarterly, yearly)
• Participates in annual budget submission, merit raises, instructional fees, etc. -
• Provides budgetary and revenue estimates
• First point of contact for PI and tracks expenses on grants
• Reconcile pcard reports for the college and act as a point of contact for questions related to the pcard procedures.
• Prepares and may approve a variety of forms including but not limited to personnel/payroll
• Analyzes data to determine needed corrections and initiates IDTs, ABAs, etc.
• Provides oversight of EPAR data entry procedures across the college.
• Provide budgetary support for accreditation processes.
• Participate in year-end close tasks.
• Process check deposits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, with occasional nights and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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