Budget Analyst - University Budgets

This position coordinates the auxiliary budget process and oversees position control/position budgeting for salaried staff. This position also assists with new year budget preparation and year-end close of general and auxiliary funds. This position collaborates with team members from the Budget Office, Controller’s Office, and Human Resources, as well as budget managers/cost center managers throughout the University.

Primary Duties:

- Coordinate the auxiliary budget process.

• Establish timeline and assist auxiliary budget managers in preparing budgets.
• Calculate auxiliary overhead rates.
• Provide revenue and salary estimates.
• Prepare Auxiliary Budget documents for board budget presentation and executive officer’s review.
• Prepare budget to be loaded in Workday.
• Coordinate budget to actual reporting and salary projections.
• Perform variance analysis for budget to actual results and comparison to prior year.

- Maintain position control and position budgeting for salaried staff.

• Review and process Workday tasks for changes impacting salaried staff.
• Calculate impact of salary changes for existing staff and new positions
• Verify funding sources are sufficient and appropriate.
• Make appropriate budget amendments and ensure balanced budget is maintained.
• Work with Senior Budget Analyst to manage daily operations.
• Serve on cross-functional salary increase team with Human Resources and Budget Office members to ensure accuracy and appropriate use of funding.
• Advise departments on budgetary issues and processes.

- Assist in the preparation of the new year General Fund budget.

- Create or approve general fund budget and auxiliary budget amendments or journal entries throughout the year, including salary savings entries.

- Maintain annual transfer list and coordinate with accounting team.

- Assist with year-end close of general fund and auxiliary funds, including year-end budget amendments and journal entries.

- Assist and advise department and budget managers with budget planning and budget issues, including salary projections and other cost estimates.

- Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses.

- Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of related budget, accounting or finance experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the use of MS Excel.
• Effective communication skills, specifically related to the ability to convey financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with senior management, faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to effectively summarize and present information.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to complete projects on a timely basis and to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to the values of a service driven operation and best practices in customer service.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in higher education
• Experience with Workday, Adaptive Planning, or other accounting/budgeting systems.
• Experience with MS Access, PowerPoint and Word.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.
• Partial r emote work options available.

Minimum Starting Salary: $65,000, commensurate with experience

Campus: Allendale, MI

How to Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers . Attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline: January 20, 2025.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.