Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

Winthrop Position Title - Budget Analyst

State Title - Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II

State Class Code - AD22

State Pay Table - GEN

Annual Salary/Hiring Range - $62,805

Job Purpose - Reporting to the Budget Manager, the Budget Analyst is responsible for position budgeting and operational budget entry.

Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar with at least 15 semester hours in accounting-related courses and at least two years of relevant institution-level business, finance, payroll and/or budget experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications - Accounting experience at an institution of higher education. Experience with Ellucian Banner Finance Software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary - Working knowledge of the principles and theories of budgeting and financial management. Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices. Exceptional organizational, customer service, and oral and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public. Sufficient technical skills to master software required to perform job duties. Ability to handle confidential information discretely. Ability to perform data entry with speed and accuracy. Strong analytical and research skills. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and work with attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Summary - Position Control Management Reviews hiring proposals and salary actions and verifies funding in Banner Finance. Works closely with Human Resources and the Payroll Office to resolve payroll issues. Manages positions for all assignments: Ensures labor distribution coding is accurate; identifies and calculates corrections to labor distribution and loads them in Banner; and establishes and funds new positions as needed. Processes encumbrance liquidations. Maintains personnel roster and vacancy reports. Budget Entry Loads budgets. Completes budget transfers. Calculates and enters course fee, lab fee and carryforward budgets. Budget Research & Documentation Completes ad hoc budget research. Supports the resolution of overspent budgets. Performs routine and ad hoc budget analysis. Creates and maintains procedural documentation. Other Collaborates with continuous improvement projects. Supports employees with budget functions in Banner. Sends communication and Daily Digests with budget updates and information.

Travel/Overtime Requirements

Telecommuting - Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

License/Certification

Type of Position - Classified

Position Status - Full-Time

FLSA Status - Exempt

Hours Per Week - 37.5

Months per Year - 12

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - 2027028S

Open Date - 09/15/2026

Close Date - 09/21/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE - * A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting). Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.

NOTICE

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Given the duties and requirements outlined in the job vacancy notice, list in bullet format your relevant skills and experience. (Open Ended Question)
2. * Rate your proficiency with Excel and indicate how you have used spreadsheets in your current or previous position. (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter