Budget Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Budget Analyst

Employee Classification: Budget Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

Sub Division-Department: UNT-University Budget & Analytics

Department: UNT-University Budget & Analytics-151200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $60,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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Department Summary

As a part of the Division of Finance & Administration, the University Budget Office serves as a resource to all levels of management and operating entities within UNT to develop financial plans that support and align with the strategic plan and goals of the institution. The University Budget Office ensures that the budgeting process and all budgetary reporting mechanisms are timely, accurate, useful, and in compliance with all UNT policies and procedures and all appropriate state and federal guidelines.

Position Overview

Assist university departments in all facets of the budgetary process. Preparation of annual budgets, monitoring and managing of current year budgets and close out at year end. Processing personnel authorization information as it impacts the university's budget and fund sources. Additional duties include; preparation of reports, research and assessment of budget issues, training, and providing guidance on budget matters to campus community.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University operating procedures, organization and policies.
• Considerable knowledge of business and accounting principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of various budgeting methods (e.g., zero-based, incremental) and the ability to apply them effectively.
• Knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Experience managing budget information and accurately recording financial transactions.
• Capacity to think critically and independently, assessing financial situations from multiple perspectives.
• Ability to assemble and organize data of complex nature, to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats.
• Strong ability to read and analyze fiscal management information and to assist in formulating solutions to problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong communications skills.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Experience in Higher Education/state agency financial/budgetary activities.

Job Duties

• Identifies problems and analyzes causes; takes or recommends actions after evaluating alternative solutions; follow up to ensure problems are corrected. Generates alternative solutions when solving problems.
• Writes reports, letters, etc. using appropriate style, format, spelling and grammar, writes in a clear, concise manner. Clear when communicating ideas orally. Listens to others, and is openminded to and evaluates suggestions from others. Receptive to feedback and constructive criticism.
• Understands job procedures, policies and responsibilities; keeps up-to-date technically; acts as a resources person on whom others rely for assistance. Accepts accountability for actions.
• Comes to work regularly, maintains assigned work schedule. Follows procedures requesting leave and reporting absences, and provides necessary documentation/releases to work if necessary.
• Maintains high performance under conditions of pressure or uncertainty; deals with varying workload requirements; remains composed when decisions have to be made quickly.
• Anticipates problems and voluntarily takes appropriate actions; assumes responsibility for work without being told; seeks out or willingly accepts tough assignments.
• Manage budget information and accurately recording financial transactions.
• Actively seeks and achieves group participation to improve work; shares information and resources with others; gives timely responses to requests made by others; promotes teamwork.
• Takes a personal interest in both internal and external customers, creates a pleasant atmosphere for interaction and takes appropriate action to meet their needs.
• Screen budget authorization forms for accuracy, validity and compliance. Providing guidance to the campus community on funding, source of funds, proper use of funds, and established procedures for managing those funds.
• Prepares accounting transactions, maintains files, routes completed documents for authorization to the proper administrative and departmental offices.
• Budget Maintenance/Maintenance of HRPD: 2. Generates journals for budget entries, prepares Budget Journals, i.e. Salary Savings, funding positions, encumbrance/pre encumbrance corrections.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget. Balance and verify budget requests. Analyze requests with regards to fund availability and proper use of funds and identify discrepancies or departures from established budget guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected. 

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

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

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.