Sr. Budget Analyst

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Sr. Budget Analyst

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

6

Level

1

Department

Budgeting and Payroll Services

Job Purpose

Under the minimal supervision of the Director of Budgeting & Auxiliary Financial Planning, performs professional duties in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of accounting records and financial transactions used in the preparation and management of budgets for the College of Charleston.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, 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. Prefer experience in higher education. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Budget Analyst should have considerable knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of accounting, budgeting, and financial management. Reasonable knowledge of federal and state governmental regulations and statutes governing the area of work is required. The Budget Analyst shall have the ability to think critically in order independently analyze and identify data anomalies in complex accounting data, as well as create and maintain reports to research and reconcile accounting data. The position requires the ability to build relationships with a variety of individuals including faculty, staff, internal and external constituents, by practicing excellent communication skills. The position requires the ability to assist in the development, promulgation and interpretation of accounting and budgeting procedures. The position requires the ability to prepare management level financial reports requiring in-depth research and analysis of accounting records and financial systems. The Budget Analyst establishes priorities, organizes workflow, manages multiple tasks, and projects, as well as follow-ups and meets deadlines.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education.  A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. 

Salary

*$46,655 - $62,005

Posting Date

11/07/2024

Closing Date

11/21/2024

Benefits

• Insurance:  Health/Dental/Vision
• 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)
• Full Benefits Package – Click Here 

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2024173

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/16162

Job Duties

Activity

Calculates personal service and operating expenditures, allots appropriated funds, monitors fund changes, reconciles personnel and operating expenses, and notifies management of unbudgeted actions for an organization with over 60 divisions. Ensures the accurate documentation of all budget transactions. Provides budget review for Business Affairs personnel actions. Must be able to think critically and act independently in order to monitor and process required operating and personnel budget transactions. Conducts autonomous research, report writing, and analysis to identify data anomalies and ensure operating and personnel budgets align with policies and procedures. 

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

50

Activity

Assists in the maintenance and use of the College’s financial and human resources systems, including Banner, Cognos, the HUB, the Business Affairs email group, and the Budget Office email group. Analyzes transactions in specific accounts, including operating revenue, operating expenditures, and fund transfers, and determines the propriety of the inclusion of such in each account for an organization with a $375 million budget, seven executive levels, and 11,000 enrolled students. Works with fund administrators to provide and interpret reports. Assists with training for fund administrators and Budget Office student employees. Ensures the accuracy of the work of the Budget Office student employees. 

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

Activity

Assists with the College’s internal budgeting processes, including revenue projections and performance-based budgeting data analysis. Under the direction of the Associate Vice-President of Budgeting & Payroll Services and the Director of Budgeting & Auxiliary Financial Planning, assists in the development and projections of revenue and budgeting for the College’s various funds. Reviews, enters and processes complex budgetary requests for completeness into the system. Implements procedures to ensure budget transfers are completed efficiently, correctly, and in a timely manner. Distributes budgetary instructions, interprets policies and procedures, develops and/or explains the use of fiscal forms, and prepares budgetary reports and amendments for review.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

15

Activity

Analyzes, prepares, and distributes various financial and fiscal reports and statements on accounts for internal and external use. Assists the Director of Budgeting & Auxiliary Finance Planning in maintaining revenue and expense analysis. Assists in creating and editing communications, presentations, and PowerPoints for College leadership and external stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees. 

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

10

Activity

Maintains an operating procedures manual to ensure sound procedures are in place and functioning properly. Maintains the ability to think critically and adjust procedures to changing and morphing situations. Updates and maintains budgeting documentation, policies, and procedures with ongoing changes and unique situations.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

5