Budget Analyst, Senior

$103,952 - $103,952/Yr

Foothill-De Anza Community College District - Los Altos Hills, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Los Altos Hills, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Budget Analyst at Foothill-De Anza Community College District is responsible for preparing and maintaining the District's annual operating budget, performing complex accounting duties, and conducting financial analysis. This role requires a high level of discretion and independent judgment, as it involves monitoring budgets, auditing accounts, and ensuring compliance with established guidelines and regulations. The position plays a critical role in supporting the District's financial operations and contributes to the overall mission of promoting student success and educational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Establishes the District's annual operating budget and monitors it on an ongoing basis.
• Performs complex professional accounting duties and financial analysis for assigned funds and accounts.
• Conducts budget to actual variance analysis and identifies variances.
• Calculates, codes, posts, and adjusts journal entries; updates accounts to reflect revenue and expenditures.
• Monitors and processes transfers between funding sources.
• Prepares and audits financial and statistical reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
• Provides technical assistance in budget preparation and analysis for other departments.
• Adapts accounting functions to computerized systems and analyzes financial transaction records.
• Ensures compliance with board policies and regulations related to budgeting and accounting.
• Trains District personnel on budget preparation policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Three years of increasingly responsible accounting or budget analysis experience.
• Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures, fund accounting, and fiscal management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relevant to budgeting and accounting.

Benefits

• Medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Employee assistance program
• Long-term disability
• Retirement benefits
• Basic life insurance