Sr. Budget Analyst

$46,655 - $62,005/Yr

College Of Charleston - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charleston, SC

Educational Services

About the position

The Sr. Budget Analyst at the College of Charleston plays a crucial role in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of accounting records and financial transactions. This position supports the preparation and management of budgets for the college, working under the supervision of the Director of Budgeting & Auxiliary Financial Planning. The analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate documentation of budget transactions, conducting research and analysis to identify data anomalies, and assisting in the development of budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Calculate personal service and operating expenditures, allot appropriated funds, monitor fund changes, reconcile personnel and operating expenses, and notify management of unbudgeted actions.
• Assist in the maintenance and use of the College's financial and human resources systems, analyze transactions in specific accounts, and provide and interpret reports for fund administrators.
• Assist with the College's internal budgeting processes, including revenue projections and performance-based budgeting data analysis, and review complex budgetary requests for completeness.
• Analyze, prepare, and distribute various financial and fiscal reports and statements on accounts for internal and external use.
• Maintain an operating procedures manual to ensure sound procedures are in place and functioning properly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or finance, and one year of financial experience; or a bachelor's degree with no less than 15 hours in accounting related courses and one year of financial experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of accounting, budgeting, and financial management.
• Ability to think critically and independently analyze and identify data anomalies in complex accounting data.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with faculty, staff, and internal and external constituents.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education is preferred.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)