Budget Analyst III

Montana State University Billings - Billings, MT

Full-time - Entry Level

Billings, MT

Educational Services

About the position

The Budget Analyst III provides analysis, monitoring, and reporting of all university budgets, as well as assists with the development and implementation of solutions for budgetary and financial challenges. This position is also responsible for assisting with the operation of MSUB's internal budgeting system. The position provides reconciliation and internal control services for budgeting and financial activities. This person works in the Administration and Finance Division and reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and professional budget and financial support, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepares and reconciles various budget reports.
• Research, compile, and analyze budget data.
• Prepare budget forecasts and trend analysis as needed.
• Assist in the annual budget preparation process including preparing the annual budget workbooks and entering budget data into the university accounting systems (Banner and Axiom).
• Assist with budget training as needed.
• Assists campus departments with preparing budget adjustment forms and answering general budgeting questions.
• Assists the Budget Analyst IV position as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• Minimum one year of related work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business, or related field with minimum of 2 years of full-time progressive accounting and financial experience or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience.

Benefits

• Work-life balance.
• 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday.
• 15 days of vacation per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases).
• Sick Leave - Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver.
• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities.
• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.
• Robust and affordable Medical Benefits.
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths.
• Campus vibrancy - coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
• Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path.