Budget Analyst

Beacon Hill Staffing Group - Boston, MA

Full-time

Boston, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Budget Analyst position at our client, a university in Boston, is a critical role within the Corporate Accounting department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing pricing models for various services offered by the university, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately reviewed and authorized. This role involves preparing monthly journal entries, processing prepaid and accrued expenses, and managing fixed assets. The Budget Analyst will also analyze financial transactions to provide insights and assist in the preparation of budgets, as well as creating detailed financial reports to monitor corporate expenses effectively. In this position, the Budget Analyst will collaborate closely with other departments to ensure that budgetary guidelines are adhered to and that financial resources are allocated efficiently. The role requires a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of financial principles to support the university's financial health and strategic goals. The Budget Analyst will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the university's financial data and will be expected to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing models for services
• Review and authorize budget transactions
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Process prepaid expenses
• Manage accrued expenses
• Oversee fixed assets
• Analyze financial transactions
• Assist with preparing budgets and creating reports
• Monitor corporate expenses

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• A minimum of 4 years of relative experience
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills