Senior Budget Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent is responsible for the day to day activities in the planning, coordination and preparation of the operating/capital budgets to ensure conformity and compliance with prescribed regulations and standard procedures. The incumbent may have direct reports and is responsible for providing work direction. This position is responsible for the development, calculation and coordination of information relating to the preparation and control of operating/capital budgets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Analyze budget variances and prepare narratives on a monthly and quarterly basis

· Review, prepare, submit (and approve/disapprove as necessary) budget revisions, purchase requisitions, travel requests, and/or journal vouchers to ensure budgetary and accounting compliance

· Participate in the drafting of the annual comprehensive budget book, including but not limited to drafting various sections as assigned, proof-reading, and copy editing

· Prepare, coordinate and upload budgets into Lawson for cost centers as assigned

· Participates in the preparation of budgets, supporting schedules/explanations, and in reconciling discrepancies between budget and actual information.

· Analyze and evaluate department work plans and make recommendations on budget requests

· Prepare quarterly forecast packages that detail proposed changes with respect to current budgets with justification

· Analyze budget/actual and Purchase Order balances by keeping track of actual expense consumption; create report to forecast annual expenses and compare against current budget/Purchase Order

· Analyze and prepare financial reviews that assess the financial performance of potential third party vendors

· Assist with updating multi-year operating and capital plans

· Assist Project Administrators in coordinating the use of capital funds to achieve programmatic objectives

· Process vendor payments as necessary and prepare monthly expense accruals as necessary

· Special Projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a B.S. in Accounting or Finance, a minimum of five to seven years of experience in an accounting or finance environment, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience. A thorough knowledge of financial analysis and budgeting, considerable knowledge of accounting principles and auditing techniques; working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems and application of spreadsheets.

Lastly, this position requires a proactive can-do attitude, extensive ability to calculate and evaluate financial data related to accounting and financial activities, both written and oral communication skills, and excellent analytical abilities (i.e., comparison of actual and proposed budgets).

Salary Range: 80,000 – 85,000

Grade: S7

FLSA: Exempt

Union: None

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person