Budget Analyst

University of North Texas - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Budget Analyst at the University of North Texas - Dallas plays a crucial role in supporting campus departments with budget-related guidance and financial planning. This position is responsible for developing departmental budget reports, analyzing expense data, forecasting expenditures, and advising on potential over-expenditures. The analyst works under the supervision of the Associate Budget Director and contributes to the effective management of the university's financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget and various external documents.
• Perform technical work involving independent judgment and understanding of departmental functions.
• Update and recommend changes for Budget Office procedure documents and facilitate budget training for campus departments.
• Review and resolve budget error statuses for journals, vouchers, and purchase orders.
• Process routine monthly budget transfers, journal entries, and approve ePars.
• Research and resolve fund balance deficits for campus departments.
• Provide guidance on cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
• Process Financial Aid State Programs reconciliations monthly and assist with budgeting software development.
• Prepare routine budget reconciliations and communicate results with the Associate Budget Director.
• Analyze monthly budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
• Two years of experience working with budget-related information or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of university operating procedures and policies.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail and perform financial operations legibly.
• Experience managing budget information and recording financial transactions accurately.
• Ability to assemble and organize complex data and prepare reports.
• Strong communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using PeopleSoft, Axiom, Golden, Cognos, and reporting tools.
• Advanced experience using MS Excel.
• Experience working in higher education or Texas state agencies.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities